Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners.
Front entrance of the Order of American Otters lodge, 123 North Prince Street, Lancaster. Now the Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House, Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster
Marion Street next to the Order of American Otters lodge, 123 North Prince Street, Lancaster. Now the Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House, Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster
Rear view of the Order of American Otters lodge, 123 North Prince Street, Lancaster. Now the Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House, Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster
Earl Rebman, second from right, and three unidentified men at the steps of the Order of American Otters lodge, 123 North Prince Street, Lancaster. Now the Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House, Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster
The Order of American Otters lodge, 123 North Prince Street, Lancaster. Now the Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House, Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster
Four views of the Order of American Otters lodge, 123 North Prince Street, Lancaster. Now the Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House, Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster
Three views of the Order of American Otters lodge, 123 North Prince Street, Lancaster. Now the Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House, Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster
