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.
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.
City street with sign for the Adams - Musser Towns Urban Renewal Project II-A, also called the Higbee Project. Area now makes up part of Higbee School playground.
Provenance
From MG-188 Redevelopement Authority of Lancaster, PA Collection
Historical marker for the site of the former Lancaster County Courthouse
Description
Pennsylvaia Historical and Museum Commission marker for the site of the old Lancaster County Courthouse formerly located on Penn Square. Looking at the Fulton Bank building on the northeast corner of Penn Square.
Wabank Mill bridge, also called Third Lock bridge, on the Conestoga River between Lancaster and Pequea townships. This bridge was replaced by a road relocation in 1958.
Provenance
Lancaster County covered bridge photos taken by M. E. Schroll and Kathryn L. Sauder taken between 1956 and 1958.
Covered bridge on the Little Conestoga Creek south of Maple Grove at Stoneroad's Mill. Only privately owned bridge in Lancaster Co. George Mann owner. Located between Lancaster and Manor twps.
Provenance
Lancaster County covered bridge photos taken by M. E. Schroll and Kathryn L. Sauder taken between 1956 and 1958.
Covered bridge on the Little Conestoga Creek south of Maple Grove at Stoneroads Mill. This bridge was replaced and is the first privately owned bridge in county. George Mann, owner. Located between Lancaster and Manor townships.
Provenance
Lancaster County covered bridge photos taken by M. E. Schroll and Kathryn L. Sauder taken between 1956 and 1958.
