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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Proposal for bridge repair
Object ID
Bridge F0070 I008
Date Range
1884
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Proposal for bridge repair
Description
Location: Over [West Branch] of Octoraro Creek at Puseyville, Drumore Twp.
Document type: Proposal for bridge repair
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1884
Year
1884
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Colerain Twp.
Drumore Twp.
Proposals
Puseyville Bridge
Puseyville, Drumore Twp.
Place
Colerain Twp. and Drumore Twp.
Extent
1 item, 1 piece
Object Name
Proposal
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0070 I008
Box Number
001
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
Proposal for bridge repairs
Object ID
Bridge F0080 I012
Date Range
1884
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Proposal for bridge repairs
Description
[Colerain Twp. and Little Britain Twp.]
Location: [Over West Branch of Octoraro Creek at Spruce Grove, Little Britain Twp.]
Document type: Proposal for bridge repairs
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1884
Year
1884
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Little Britain Twp.
Octoraro Creek, West Branch
Proposals
Spruce Grove Bridge
Spruce Grove, Little Britain Twp.
Place
Colerain Twp. and Little Britain Twp.
Extent
1 item, 1 piece
Object Name
Proposal
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0080 I012
Box Number
001
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 F0230 I002
Date Range
1820
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1820
Year
1820
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Cocalico Creek
Creeks
Earl Twp.
Forney's Tavern
Lancaster
Proposals
Reading Road
Roads
Taverns
Warwick Twp.
Place
Earl Twp. and Warwick Twp.
Object Name
Proposal
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0230 I002
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
[Earl Twp. and Warwick Twp.]
Location: On the Reading Road from Lancaster, past Forney's Tavern.
Document type: Proposals for bridge construction.
9 items, 9 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 F0295 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
1888
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Bowman
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Mill Creek
East Lampeter Twp.
Bowman's Creamery
Creameries
Proposals
Bridges
Place
East Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Proposal
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0295 I009
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
[East Lampeter Twp.]
Location: At Bowman's Creamery.
Document type: Proposal for bridge construction.
1 item, 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 F0380 I006
Date Range
1889
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1889
Year
1889
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conowingo Creek
Creeks
Fulton Twp.
Mills
Proposals
Woods' Mill
Place
Fulton Twp.
Object Name
Proposal
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0380 I006
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Location: Near Woods' Mill.
Document type: Proposals for repairing or rebuilding bridge.
2 items, 4 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
Recommendations for bridge repairs
Object ID
Bridge F0525 I012
Date Range
1920
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Recommendations for bridge repairs
Description
Location: Near Kinseyville, Little Britain Twp.
Document type: Recommendations for bridge repairs
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1920
Year
1920
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Kinseyville, Little Britain Twp.
Little Britain Twp.
Raccoon Creek
Raccoon Creek Bridge
Recommendations
Place
Little Britain Twp.
Extent
1 item, 2 pieces
Object Name
Proposal
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0525 I012
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 F0580 I009
Date Range
1887
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1887
Year
1887
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
People
Brenner, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
John Brenner's Mill
Little Conestoga Creek
Manor Twp.
Millersville Pike
Mills
Proposals
Roads
Turnpikes
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Proposal
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0580 I009
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
[Manor Twp.]
Location: Over Little Conestoga Creek on public road from the Millersville Pike to John Brenner's Mill.
Document type: Proposal for bridge repair.
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
Proposals for bridge repairs
Object ID
Bridge F0790 I010
Date Range
1889
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Proposals for bridge repairs
Description
[West Earl Twp.]
1. [Wenger's Bridge]
Location: Over Conestoga Creek at Wenger's Mill.
2. [Graybill's Bridge]
Location: Over Conestoga Creek at Graybill's Mill.
3. [Bushong's Bridge]
Location: Over Conestoga Creek at Bushong's Mill.
Document type: Proposals for bridge repairs
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1889
Year
1889
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0012
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Bushong's Bridge
Bushong's Mill
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Graybill's Bridge
Graybill's Mill
Mills
Proposals
Wenger's Mill
Wenger's Mill Bridge
West Earl Twp.
Place
West Earl Twp.
Extent
2 items, 5 pieces
Object Name
Proposal
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0790 I010
Box Number
012
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 F0115 I001
Date Range
1826/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1826/08
Year
1826
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Creeks
Lancaster
Lancaster Twp.
Manor Twp.
Petitions
Remonstrances
Place
Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Twp., and Manor Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0115 I001
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Conestoga Twp., [Lancaster Twp., and Manor Twp.]
Court term: August 1826.
Location: At any place between Lancaster and mouth of Conestoga Creek.
Document type: Petition or remonstrance against erecting a bridge.
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 F0115 I002
Date Range
1827/01
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1827/01
Year
1827
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Creeks
Lancaster Twp.
Manor Twp.
Petitions
Remonstrances
Place
Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Twp., and Manor Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0115 I002
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1827.
Location: At or near the fording places across creek in Conestoga Twp., Manor Twp., and Lancaster Twp.
Document type: Petition or remonstrance against erecting a bridge.
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 F0115 I003
Date Range
1827/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1827/08
Year
1827
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Creeks
Lancaster Twp.
Manor Twp.
Petitions
Remonstrances
Place
Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Twp., and Manor Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0115 I003
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1827.
Location: At or near the fording places across creek in Conestoga Twp., Manor Twp., and Lancaster Twp.
Document type: Petition or remonstrance against erecting a bridge.
2 items, 3 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 F0175 I006
Date Range
1868/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1868/08
Year
1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conoy Creek
Conoy Twp.
Creeks
Remonstrances
Ridgeville, Conoy Twp.
Place
Conoy Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0175 I006
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1868.
Location: Near Ridgeville, Conoy Twp.
Document type: Remonstrance against bridge construction.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
249.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0315 I008
Date Range
1868
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1868
Year
1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
East Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster
Manheim Twp.
New Holland, Earl Twp.
Roads
Rulings
Strasburg, Neffsville, and Salunga Road
Place
East Lampeter Twp. and Manheim Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0315 I008
Box Number
005
Additional Notes
Location: On the Strasburg, Neffsville, Salunga Road and on road from New Holland, Earl Twp., to Lancaster.
Document type: Ruling by court regarding report of viewers.
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 F0315 I012
Date Range
1869
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1869
Year
1869
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
East Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster
Manheim Twp.
New Holland, Earl Twp.
Responses
Roads
Strasburg, Neffsville, and Salunga Road
Place
East Lampeter Twp. and Manheim Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0315 I012
Box Number
005
Additional Notes
Location: On the Strasburg, Neffsville, and Salunga Road and road from New Holland, Earl Twp., to Lancaster.
Document type: Answer to petition concerning 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
Opinion on inspection report
Object ID
Bridge F0320 I002
Date Range
1869
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Opinion on inspection report
Description
[East Lampeter Twp. and Manheim Twp.]
Location: On the New Holland Turnpike, former site of Binkley's Bridge.
Document type: Opinion on inspection report
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1869
Year
1869
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Binkley's Bridge
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
East Lampeter Twp.
Manheim Twp.
New Holland Turnpike
Opinions
Reports
Roads
Turnpikes
Place
East Lampeter Twp. and Manheim Twp.
Extent
1 item, 2 pieces
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0320 I002
Box Number
005
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
Order of court for bridge construction
Object ID
Bridge F0320 I004
Date Range
1885
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Order of court for bridge construction
Description
[East Lampeter Twp. and Manheim Twp.]
Location: On the New Holland Turnpike, at the former site of Binkley's Bridge.
Document type: Order of court for bridge construction
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1885
Year
1885
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Binkley's Bridge
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
East Lampeter Twp.
Manheim Twp.
New Holland Turnpike
Orders
Roads
Turnpikes
Place
East Lampeter Twp. and Manheim Twp.
Extent
1 item, 1 piece
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0320 I004
Box Number
005
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 F0380 I001
Date Range
1886
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.
Date Range
1886
Year
1886
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conowingo Creek
Creeks
Fulton Twp.
Mills
Orders
Pleasant Grove, Fulton Twp.
Rock Springs, Maryland
Woods' Mill
Place
Fulton Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0380 I001
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
[Fulton Twp.]
Location: On public road from Pleasant Grove, Fulton Twp., to Rock Springs, Maryland, near Woods' Mill.
Document type: Order to County Commissioners for a bridge.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
40.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Recommendation to take measures to remove toll
Object ID
Bridge F0435 I005
Date Range
1821
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Recommendation to take measures to remove toll
Description
Court term: November 1821.
Location: Over Conestoga Creek.
Document type: Recommendation to take measures to remove toll
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1821
Year
1821
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster Twp.
Recommendations
Witmer's Bridge
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.
Extent
1 item, 1 piece
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0435 I005
Box Number
006
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 F0435 I008
Date Range
1827
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1827
Year
1827
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Fords
Hostetter's Ford
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster Twp.
Notifications
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0435 I008
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
[Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.]
Location: Near Hostetter's Fording.
Document type: Notification of bridge needing repairs.
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 F0520 I007
Date Range
1923/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1923/04
Year
1923
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Approvals
Bird-in-Hand, East Lampeter Twp.
Bridges
Creeks
Leacock Twp.
Mill Creek
Monterey, Upper Leacock Twp.
Old Philadelphia Road
Reports
Roads
Upper Leacock Twp.
Place
Leacock Twp. and Upper Leacock Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0520 I007
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1923.
Location: On public road from Monterey, Upper Leacock Twp., to the Old Road, east of Bird-in-Hand, East Lampeter Twp.
Document type: Approval of report of viewers.
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

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