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.
On the road leading from Reamstown to Philadelphia.
Petition allowed.
Signers of petition: [ ] Ream, Peter Diller, John Missner, Samuel Martin, John Wright, Marcus Montelius, Adam Mossner, Jacob Kline, George Witters, William Shabbe, Cyrus Jacobs, Daniel Hahn, Abraham Schweigart, George Stirk, Henry Kemper, and six others.
1 Item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Located on the Paxton Road from Harrisburg to Philadelphia; on the road from Dunkertown to Hinkletown.
Petition disallowed.
Also petition against tavern.
Signers of the petition: Christian Hoffman, Christian Bowman, John Bowman, Abraham Konigmacher, Soloman Gorgas, Peter Martin, Henry Ford, Martin Martin, Jacob Kimmell Jr., Abraham Forney, and three others.
Signers of petition against: John Wright, Andre Yund, C. Carpenter, Jacob Withes, Christian Good, Gabriel Carpenter, Jacob Weidman, Daniel Hahn, Gerald Dean, John Sensenig, Henry Sausman.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.