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Bond, Legal

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/75464240-20a6-48ec-9f3d-514664927406
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Indemnity bond for bridge
Object ID
Bridge F0220 I007
Date Range
1896
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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Indemnity bond for bridge
Description
Location: Over Conestoga Creek near Hinkletown, Earl Twp.
Document type: Indemnity bond for bridge
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1896
Year
1896
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bonds
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Earl Twp.
Ephrata Twp.
Hinkletown Bridge
Hinkletown, Earl Twp.
Place
Earl Twp. and Ephrata Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Bond, Legal
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0220 I007
Box Number
003
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Bond

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/62bf583c-1fd8-4327-ab1d-143278694510
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1861 F05 I04
Date Range
1861
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Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Date Range
1861
Year
1861
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0027
People
Sourbeer, Reuben
Shober, Emanuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bonds
Receipts
Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp.
Taverns
Place
Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp.
Object Name
Bond
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1861 F05 I04
Box Number
027
Additional Notes
Also: Herr, [ ].
Signed as Lantz & Herr.
Bond: Reuben Sourbeer, Emanuel Shober.
Receipt to keep a tavern.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
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Bond

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/3a4f81fa-71f4-4fdc-8256-820217719750
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1861 F12 I07
Date Range
1861
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Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Date Range
1861
Year
1861
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0027
People
Eshleman, John
Davis, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
East Hempfield Twp.
Bonds
Receipts
Place
East Hempfield Twp.
Object Name
Bond
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1861 F12 I07
Box Number
027
Additional Notes
Also: [ ] Davis.
Signed as Ringwalt & Davis.
Bond: John Eshleman, John Davis.
Receipt to sell liquor by the quart.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
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Bond

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/70b67ac0-20d7-4b44-850c-479649151971
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1861 F15 I01
Date Range
1861
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Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Date Range
1861
Year
1861
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0027
People
Groff, Benjamin
Myers, F.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Eden Twp.
Bonds
Taverns
Place
Eden Twp.
Object Name
Bond
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1861 F15 I01
Box Number
027
Additional Notes
Also: [ ] Zook.
Signed as McLaughlin & Zook.
Bond: Benjamin Groff, F. Myers.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
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Bond

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/7375ac20-596e-4a6d-bef9-532555164263
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1862 F25 I08
Date Range
1862
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Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Date Range
1862
Year
1862
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0029
People
Homp, Christian
Potts, David
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bonds
Lancaster
Liquor license
National Hotel
Petitions
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Bond
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1862 F25 I08
Box Number
029
Additional Notes
Also: [ ] Stambaugh.
Signed as Varens & Stambaugh.
Located in the Northwest ward.
Known as the National Hotel.
Bond: David Potts, Christian Homp.
Signers of petition: J. Gallagher, H. D. Musselman, V. P. Anderson, John A. Shultz, [ ] Michael, H. Michael, J. B. Amwake, J. B. Markley, Emanuel Gompf, Emanuel Shober, Joseph Strauss, Herman Strauss.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
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Bond

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/5316c3b0-3a4b-4a72-a67c-502019273644
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1864 F30 I08
Date Range
1864
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Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Date Range
1864
Year
1864
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0032
People
Denlinger, John
Kauffman, Henry B.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bonds
Liquor license
Liquor stores
Manor Twp.
Petitions
Receipts
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Bond
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1864 F30 I08
Box Number
032
Additional Notes
Bond: Denlinger, John; Kauffman, Henry B.
Liquor store petiton.
Receipt to sell liquor.
Approved.
April term.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
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Bond

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/01bb688d-9b0b-4052-8942-325543171854
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1865 F25 I02
Date Range
1865/04
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Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Date Range
1865/04
Year
1865
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0034
People
Killinger, David
Sprecher, George D.
Sprecher, Solomon
Search Terms
Bonds
Lancaster
Liquor license
Petitions
Taverns
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Bond
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1865 F25 I02
Box Number
034
Additional Notes
Known as Exchange Hotel.
Bond: Killinger, David; Sprecher, George D.
14 signatures in support of petition.
Receipt to keep a tavern.
Approved.
April term.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
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Bond

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/4f94b2dd-8aec-44d8-aaf0-250979415845
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1860 F34 I06
Date Range
1860
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Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Date Range
1860
Year
1860
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0027
People
Knotwell, H. R.
Skiles, John D.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bonds
Liquor license
Receipts
West Hempfield Twp.
Place
West Hempfield Twp.
Object Name
Bond
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1860 F34 I06
Box Number
027
Additional Notes
Also: [ ] Knotwell.
Signed as Steacy & Knotwell.
Bond: H. R. Knotwell, John D. Skiles.
Receipt to sell liquor by the quart.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
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Bond

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/335bd4d5-150e-491d-8184-168902711710
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1860 F35 I01
Date Range
1860
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Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Date Range
1860
Year
1860
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0027
People
Gensemer, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Ammon and Kerling
Bonds
Liquor license
Object Name
Bond
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1860 F35 I01
Box Number
027
Additional Notes
Also: [ ] Kerling.
Signed as Ammon & Kerling.
Bond: Samuel Gensemer, [signature in German].
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
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Bond

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/0d3e912c-f2d6-4db6-b686-010091938929
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1868 F07 I06
Date Range
1868
More detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Date Range
1868
Year
1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0037
People
Bucker, John C.
McDonald, N.
Hanauer, D.
Search Terms
Liquor License
Columbia
Bonds
Petitions
Receipts
Place
Columbia
Object Name
Bond
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1868 F07 I06
Box Number
037
Additional Notes
Bond: McDonald N.; Hanauer, D.
Store petition.
Receipt to sell liquor.
Approved.
April term.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
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Bond

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fefd03e3-c6b4-4d48-ae2d-260604982538
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1864 F25 I11
Date Range
1864
More detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Date Range
1864
Year
1864
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0032
People
Groff, Amos
Effinger, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bonds
Lancaster
Liquor license
Liquor stores
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Bond
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1864 F25 I11
Box Number
032
Additional Notes
Signed as Kauffman & Shower.
Bond: Groff, Amos; Effinger, Jacob.
Petition for liquor store.
Transfer of petition.
Receipt to sell liquor.
Approved.
January term.
4 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/0ece81ce-fef1-4687-b45b-538487274146
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1808 F003 QS
Date Range
1808/04
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1808/04
Year
1808
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Gamble, Robert
Montgomery, Moses
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Constables
Bonds
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1808 F003 QS
Additional Notes
Constables' bond: Robert Gamble, Moses Montgomery.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Record, Judicial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/7d72dc53-48ac-4ef0-9633-656249185310
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1804 F019 QS
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  1 document  
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1804
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Shower, Daniel
Young, Eve
Shower, John
Brendle, Abraham
Shower, Nicholas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: fornication and bastardy
Bonds
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1804 F019 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with fornication and bastardy on Eve Young.
Indemnifying bond.
Additional names: John Shower, Abraham Brendle, Nicholas Shower.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Documents
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Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6593041b-e12d-4217-8440-161922534635
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1862 F16 I12
Date Range
1862
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Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Date Range
1862
Year
1862
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0028
People
Davis, John
Brubaker, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bonds
East Hempfield Twp.
Petitions
Receipts
Place
East Hempfield Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1862 F16 I12
Box Number
028
Additional Notes
Also: [ ] Davis.
Petition to sell liquor by the quart.
Bond: John Davis, Jacob Brubaker.
Receipt to sell liquor by the quart.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
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Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/643f66bf-be9f-4b87-b6b5-657123819416
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1862 F18 I02
Date Range
1862
More detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Date Range
1862
Year
1862
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0029
People
Myers, F.
Groff, Benjamin
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Eden Twp.
Bonds
Taverns
Petitions
Place
Quarryville, Eden Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1862 F18 I02
Box Number
029
Additional Notes
Also: [ ] McLaughlin.
Petition to sell liquor by the quart.
Bond: F. Myers, Benjamin Groff.
Receipt to sell liquor by the quart.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
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Item
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Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/9b57bfdb-a23b-42f5-b311-873960493724
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1864 F16 I02
Date Range
1864
More detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Date Range
1864
Year
1864
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0032
People
Davis, John
Ream, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bonds
East Hempfield Twp.
Liquor License
Liquor stores
Petitions
Receipts
Place
East Hempfield Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1864 F16 I02
Box Number
032
Additional Notes
Petitioned as Ringwalt & Davis.
Bond: Davis, John; Ream, John.
Liquor store petition.
Receipt to sell liquor.
Approved.
April term.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
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Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/cbd5d98a-7f60-4f6a-b5d0-132295809528
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1864 F29 I13
Date Range
1864
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Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Date Range
1864
Year
1864
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0032
People
McGlaughlin, Charles L.
Bowman, Isaac M.
Groff, Benjamin
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Petitions
Receipts
Bonds
Manheim Twp.
Place
Manheim Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1864 F29 I13
Box Number
032
Additional Notes
Signed as McGlaughlin & Zook.
Bond: Bowman, Isaac M.; Groff, Benjamin.
Petition for liquor store.
Receipt to sell liquor.
January term.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
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Item
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Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/93173566-659c-48a1-a260-346019500928
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1862 F30 I04
Date Range
1862
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Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Date Range
1862
Year
1862
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0029
People
Evans, Benjamin
Evans, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bonds
Cross Keys Tavern
Liquor License
Manheim Twp.
Petitions
Taverns
Place
Manheim Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1862 F30 I04
Box Number
029
Additional Notes
Shreiner, [ ].
Signed as Shreiner & Groff.
Known as the Cross Keys.
Bond: Benjamin Evans, John Evans.
Signers of petition: Jacob Rohrer, Henry H. Kurtz, Thomas Grosh, Martin Groff, Benjamin B. Leaman, Isaac Powl, Jacob B. Rohrer, Jacob Landis, Hiram Campbell, Jacob Gamber, John [Mess], John Huber, [signature in German].
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0602
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Documents

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/c8d0f566-86d7-4ff5-9d9b-463177990922
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0765 I006
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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
1898
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0012
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Cocalico Creek
West Cocalico Twp.
Schoeneck, West Cocalico Twp.
Reinholds Station, West Cocalico Twp.
Bonds
Contracts
Bridges
Place
West Cocalico Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0765 I006
Box Number
012
Additional Notes
Location: On public highway from Schoeneck, West Cocalico Twp., to Reinhold's Station, West Cocalico Twp.
Document type: Bridge bond and contract.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
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Item
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Archive

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2233eaab-6463-43c0-b788-149756332089
Collection
Columbia Bridge Company Collection
Title
Columbia Bridge Company Collection
Object ID
MG0217
Date Range
1809-1843
-1820, 1822. Folder 55 3 bonds and 3 bond forms. 1814, 1820 Folder 56 Bridge stock accounts of Edward Wilson, William Dickson, and others with the first Bridge Company 1814-1818. Folder 57 Financial papers related to the first bridge including an accounting of stage tolls due by Samuel Slaymaker. 1814
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Collection
Columbia Bridge Company Collection
Title
Columbia Bridge Company Collection
Description
The Columbia Bridge Company Collection is a valuable source of information concerning construction of bridges in the early 1800s. Documents concern the building of the first two bridges across the Susquehanna River in 1814 and 1832. Items in the collection include minutes, form for stock certificate, invoices, legal papers, proposals, receipts, stockholders, promissory notes, by-laws, settlement of stage tolls with Samuel Slaymaker 1813, salary receipts, circulars and announcements, bridge tolls, orders for payment, correspondence, and a stock certificate from 1842
Admin/Biographical History
First Bridge
Construction of the first Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge was begun in 1812 and completed December 5, 1814, by J. Wolcott, H. Slaymaker, S. Slaymaker at a total cost of $231,771, which was underwritten by the newly formed Columbia Bank and Bridge Company. The bridge was 5,690 feet (1,730 m) long and 30 feet (9.1 m) wide and had 54 piers and twin carriageways. Constructed of wood and stone, the covered bridge also included a wooden roof, a whitewashed interior and openings in its wooden sides to view the river and surrounding areas. It was considered the longest covered bridge in the world at the time. The bridge accommodated east-west traffic across the Susquehanna River for 14 years before being destroyed by ice, high water and severe weather on February 5, 1832.
Second bridge
Construction of the second Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge, also covered, started mid-1832 and was completed in 1834 (opening on July 8, 1834) by James Moore and John Evans at a cost of $157,300. It was 5,620 feet (1,710 m) long and 28 feet (8.5 m) wide and also enjoyed the distinction of being the world's longest covered bridge. The wood and stone structure had 27 piers, a carriageway, walkway, and two towpaths to guide canal traffic across the river. Much of the mostly oak timber used in its construction was salvaged from the previous bridge. Its roof was covered with shingles, its sides with weatherboard, and its interior was whitewashed. The structure was modified in 1840 by the Canal Company at a cost of $40,000 concurrent with the construction of the Wrightsville Dam. Towpaths of different levels and with sidewalls were added to prevent horses from falling into river, as happened several times when the river flooded. The roof of the lower path formed the floor of upper path. In this way, canal boats were towed across the river from the Pennsylvania Canal on the Columbia side to the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal at Wrightsville. Sometime after 1846, a double-track railway was added, linking the Philadelphia and Columbia Railroad to the Northern Central Railway. Due to fear of fire caused by locomotives, rail cars were pulled across the bridge by teams of mules or horses.
Information from "Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge," https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbia%E2%80%93Wrightsville_Bridge. Accessed 3 February 2020.
System of Arrangement
The papers of the First Columbia Bridge built in 1814 are filed in folders #1 to 157. The papers of the Second Columbia Bridge built in 1832 are filed in folders #158 to 181.
Date Range
1809-1843
Year Range From
1809
Year Range To
1843
Date of Accumulation
1809-1843
Creator
Goodell, Robert Hilliard, 1899-1992.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 05
People
Albright, William
Chew, Benjamin
Coleman, Robert
Dickson, William
Gilpin, Joshua
Gilpin, Thomas
Grimler, Benjamin
Haldeman, C.
Hamilton, William
Harbaugh, Leonard
Hoff, John
Hopkins, James
Hubley, John
Hubley, Joseph
Lloyd, Evan
Mifflin, Joseph
Poulson, Zachariah
Reynolds, John
Rittenhouse, Joseph
Shaffner, Casper
Slaymaker, Henry
Slaymaker, Samuel
Varle, Charles
Wilson, Edward
Wilson, Thomas A.
Witmer, A.
Wright, William
Wolcott, John
Subjects
Bridges
Business records
Columbia (Pa.)
Letters
Minutes (Records)
Stockholders
Stocks
Susquehanna River
Search Terms
Advertising
Applications
Board of Directors
Bonds
Bridges
Broadsides
Business records
By-laws
Checks
Columbia
Columbia Bridge Company
Construction
Contracts
Correspondence
Farmers Bank of Lancaster
Financial records
Finding aids
Gatekeepers
Invoices
Letters
Loans
Manuscript groups
Minutes
Murray Draper and Company
Promissory notes
Receipts
Reports
Salaries
Stockholders
Stocks
Susquehanna River
Taxes
Tollhouses
Tolls
Extent
5 boxes, 190 folders, 3 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0217
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. The original items in Folder 69 may not be used due to their fragile condition. All other original documents may be used by researchers--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit or request at Reference Desk.
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-217
Classification
MG0217
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Added to database 13 January 2022.
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