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.
Photograph- Unidentified group of women sitting on rocks along a creek or river. Note the words "Fresh Paint" written on the rock at center. Part of real photo postcard.
Photograph- Unidentified group of women sitting on rocks along a creek or river. Note the words "Fresh Paint" written on the rock at center. Part of real photo postcard.
Description
Unidentified group of women sitting on rocks along a creek or river. Note the words "Fresh Paint" written on the rock at center. Part of real photo postcard.
Photograph- Bell Bank covered bridge across the Octoraro Creek four miles south of Nine Points, between Colerain Township, Lancaster County and Upper Oxford Township, Chester County.
Photograph- Bell Bank covered bridge across the Octoraro Creek four miles south of Nine Points, between Colerain Township, Lancaster County and Upper Oxford Township, Chester County.
Description
Bell Bank covered bridge across the Octoraro Creek four miles south of Nine Points, between Colerain Township, Lancaster County and Upper Oxford Township, Chester County.
Provenance
Lancaster County covered bridge photos taken by M. E. Schroll and Kathryn L. Sauder taken between 1956 and 1958.
Photograph- Pine Grove covered bridge across the Octoraro Creek, between Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, and Lower Oxford Township, Chester County. Location of pumping station which supplies Chester.
Photograph- Pine Grove covered bridge across the Octoraro Creek, between Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, and Lower Oxford Township, Chester County. Location of pumping station which supplies Chester.
Description
Pine Grove Covered Bridge across the Octoraro Creek, between Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, and Lower Oxford Township, Chester County. Location of pumping station which supplies Chester.
Provenance
Lancaster County covered bridge photos taken by M. E. Schroll and Kathryn L. Sauder taken between 1956 and 1958.
