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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0360 I007
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
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.
Year
1889
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Hibshman, George
Stroll, Oliver
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Cocalico Creek
Ephrata Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0360 I007
Box Number
005
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1889.
Location: Between lands of George Hibshman and Oliver Stroll.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0365 I006
Date Range
1924
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1924
Year
1924
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Cocalico Creek
Creeks
Ephrata Twp.
Inspections
Lancaster
Orders
Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Reports
Place
Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0365 I006
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Location: On public road from Lancaster to Reading, Berks County.
Document type: Order for inspection and inspection report.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0370 I004
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
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.
Year
1887
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Hammer Creek
Ephrata Twp.
Warwick Twp.
Millway, Warwick Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
Ephrata Twp. and Warwick Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0370 I004
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1887.
Location: Near Millway, Warwick Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0470 I008
Date Range
1921
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1921
Year
1921
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conewago Creek
Creeks
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Elizabethtown
Inspections
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Letters
Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Orders
Reports
Place
Lancaster County and Dauphin County
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0470 I008
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Location: Over Conewago Creek on state highway between Middletown, Dauphin County, and Elizabethtown.
Document types: Order for inspection and inspection report.
Cover letter for inspection report from Dauphin County.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0505 I007
Date Range
1923/06
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1923/06
Year
1923
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Inspections
Kinzers, Paradise Twp.
Leacock Twp.
Leaman Place, Paradise Twp.
Orders
Paradise Twp.
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Reports
Place
Leacock Twp. and Paradise Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0505 I007
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Court term: June 1923.
Location: Over Pequea Creek on public road from Leaman Place, Paradise Twp., to Kinzer, Paradise Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0505 I008
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
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.
Year
1923
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Leacock Twp.
Paradise Twp.
Intercourse, Leacock Twp.
Orders
Inspections
Reports
Bridges
Place
Leacock Twp. and Paradise Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0505 I008
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Court term: October 1923.
Location: Over Pequea Creek on public road from Paradise Twp. to Intercourse, Leacock Twp.
Document type: Order for inspection and inspection report.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0505 I009
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
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.
Year
1924
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Leacock Twp.
Paradise Twp.
Concord, Leacock Twp.
Orders
Inspections
Reports
Bridges
Place
Leacock Twp. and Paradise Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0505 I009
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1924.
Location: On public road from Paradise Twp. to Concord, Leacock Twp.
Document type: Order for inspection and inspection report.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0520 I005
Date Range
1887/01
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1887/01
Year
1887
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Inspections
Leacock Twp.
Mill Creek
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Ressler Mill
Upper Leacock Twp.
Place
Leacock Twp. and Upper Leacock Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0520 I005
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1887.
Location: Near Ressler's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of inspectors; inspection report
Object ID
Bridge F0525 I010
Date Range
1888/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of inspectors; inspection report
Description
Court term: November 1888.
Location: [Over Raccoon Creek] at Kinseyville, Little Britain Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Inspection report.
Date Range
1888/11
Year
1888
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Coon Run Bridge
Creeks
Inspections
Kinseyville, Little Britain Twp.
Little Britain Twp.
Petitions
Raccoon Creek
Raccoon Run Bridge
Reports
Place
Little Britain Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0525 I010
Box Number
008
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0535 I007
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
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.
Year
1884
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek
Little Britain Twp.
Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Pine Grove, Little Britain Twp.
Oxford, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Ashville, Little Britain Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
Little Britain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0535 I007
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Little Britain Twp. and [Lower Oxford Twp.], Chester County
Location: At Pine Grove, Little Britain Twp., on road from Oxford, Chester County, to Ashville, Little Britain Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0550 I007
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
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.
Year
1884
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Kirk
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek
Little Britain Twp.
West Nottingham Twp., Chester County
Kirk's Ford
Fords
Oxford, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Oak Hill, Little Britain Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
Little Britain Twp. and West Nottingham Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0550 I007
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
[Little Britain Twp. and West Nottingham Twp., Chester County]
Court term: November 1884.
Location: Over Octoraro Creek, at Kirk's Fording, on road from Oxford, Chester County, to Oak Hill, Little Britain Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
36.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0565 I004
Date Range
1923/01
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1923/01
Year
1923
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Chickies Creek
Chiques Creek
Creeks
Inspections
Lancaster
Manheim
Orders
Penn Twp.
Reports
Place
Manheim and Penn Twp.
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0565 I004
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1923.
Location: Over Chickies Creek, on public road from Lancaster to Manheim.
Document type: Order for inspection and inspection report.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
98.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0580 I008
Date Range
1882/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1882/11
Year
1882
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Blue Rock Road
Bridges
Creeks
Groff's Mill
Inspections
Little Conestoga Creek
Manor Twp.
Millersville, Manor Twp.
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Washington Boro
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0580 I008
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1882.
Location: On the Blue Rock Road leading from Millersville, Manor Twp., to Washington Boro, near Groff's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0595 I007
Date Range
1889/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1889/08
Year
1889
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Inspections
Kelly's Run
Martic Twp.
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
Martic Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0595 I007
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1889.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0605 I003
Date Range
1884/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1884/11
Year
1884
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bachmanville, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Bellaire, Mount Joy Twp.
Bridges
Conewago Creek
Conewago Twp., Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Creeks
Inspections
Mount Joy Twp.
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
Mount Joy Twp. and Conewago Twp., Dauphin County
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0605 I003
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
[Mount Joy Twp. and Conewago Twp.], Dauphin County
Court term: November 1884.
Location: At Bellaire, Mount Joy Twp., on public road to Bachmanville, Dauphin County.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0630 I007
Date Range
1921/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1921/04
Year
1921
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Colebrook Road
Creeks
Inspections
Little Chickies Creek
Little Chiques Creek
Mount Joy Twp.
Orders
Petersburg Road
Rapho Twp.
Reports
Roads
Place
Mount Joy Twp. and Rapho Twp.
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0630 I007
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1921.
Location: On public road from the Colebrook Road to the Petersburg Road.
Document type: Order for inspection and inspection report.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
96.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0630 I008
Date Range
1926/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1926/11
Year
1926
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Inspections
Little Chickies Creek
Little Chiques Creek
Mastersonville, Rapho Twp.
Milton Grove, Mount Joy Twp.
Mount Joy Twp.
Orders
Rapho Twp.
Reports
Place
Mount Joy Twp. and Rapho Twp.
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0630 I008
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1926.
Location: On public road from Milton Grove, Mount Joy Twp., to Mastersonville, Rapho Twp.
Document type: Order for inspection and inspection report.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
104.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0655 I006
Date Range
1927/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1927/11
Year
1927
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0010
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Chickies Creek
Chiques Creek
Creeks
Inspections
Lititz
Manheim
Orders
Penn Twp.
Petitions
Rapho Twp.
Reports
Place
Penn Twp. and Rapho Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0655 I006
Box Number
010
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1927.
Location: On public road from Manheim to Lititz.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
106.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petitions for appointment of inspectors; order for inspection and inspection report
Object ID
Bridge F0680 I002
Date Range
1882/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petitions for appointment of inspectors; order for inspection and inspection report
Description
Court term: November 1882.
Location: Near Refton, Strasburg Twp., on the Big Spring and Beaver Valley Turnpike.
Document types: Petitions for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
Date Range
1882/11
Year
1882
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0010
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Beaver Creek
Big Spring and Beaver Valley Turnpike
Bridges
Creeks
Inspections
Orders
Petitions
Providence Twp.
Refton, Strasburg Twp.
Reports
Roads
Strasburg Twp.
Turnpikes
Place
Providence Twp. and Strasburg Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0680 I002
Box Number
010
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0680 I007
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
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.
Year
1920
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0010
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Beaver Creek
Providence Twp.
Strasburg Twp.
New Providence, Providence Twp.
Quarryville
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
Providence Twp. and Strasburg Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0680 I007
Box Number
010
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1920.
Location: Over Beaver Creek, on public road from New Providence, Providence Twp., to Quarryville.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
95.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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