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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0240 I003
Date Range
1886
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1886
Year
1886
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Cocalico Creek
Contracts
Creeks
East Cocalico Twp.
Leinbach's Mill
Mills
Reamstown, East Cocalico Twp.
Place
East Cocalico Twp.
Object Name
Contract
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0240 I003
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
[East Cocalico Twp.]
Location: At Leinbach's Mill, near Reamstown, East Cocalico Twp.
Document type: Contract for bridge construction.
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
Contract for bridge construction
Object ID
Bridge F0320 I005
Date Range
1885
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Contract for bridge construction
Description
[East Lampeter Twp. and Manheim Twp.]
Location: At Binkley's Bridge, Manheim Twp.
Document type: Contract 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
Creeks
Conestoga Creek
East Lampeter Twp.
Manheim Twp.
Binkley's Bridge
Contracts
Bridges
Place
East Lampeter Twp. and Manheim Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Contract
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0320 I005
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
Contract for guard rail on bridge
Object ID
Bridge F0320 I006
Date Range
1886
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Contract for guard rail on bridge
Description
[East Lampeter Twp. and Manheim Twp.]
Location: Over [Conestoga Creek].
Document type: Contract for guard rail on bridge.
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 0005
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Binkley's Bridge
East Lampeter Twp.
Manheim Twp.
Creeks
Conestoga Creek
Contracts
Bridges
Place
East Lampeter Twp. and Manheim Twp.
Extent
1 item, 1 piece
Object Name
Contract
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0320 I006
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 F0790 I009
Date Range
1889
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
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
Conestoga Creek
Contracts
Creeks
Mills
Wenger's Mill Bridge
Wenger's Mill
West Earl Twp.
Place
West Earl Twp.
Object Name
Contract
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0790 I009
Box Number
012
Additional Notes
Location: Over Conestoga Creek at Wenger's Mill.
Document type: Contract 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
Contract for bridge repairs
Object ID
Bridge F0790 I011
Date Range
1889
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Contract 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: Contract 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
Contracts
Creeks
Graybill's Bridge
Graybill's Mill
Mills
Wenger's Mill
Wenger's Mill Bridge
West Earl Twp.
Place
West Earl Twp.
Extent
1 item, 1 piece
Object Name
Contract
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0790 I011
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 F0380 I008
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
Contracts
Creeks
Fulton Twp.
Mills
Woods' Mill
Place
Fulton Twp.
Object Name
Contract
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0380 I008
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Location: At Woods' Mill.
Document type: Contract for repairing 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 F0380 I009
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
Contracts
Creeks
Fulton Twp.
Mills
Woods' Mill
Place
Fulton Twp.
Object Name
Contract
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0380 I009
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Location: At Woods' Mill.
Document type: Contract for repairing abutment of 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
Contract for repairing floor of bridge; contract for lumber for floor
Object ID
Bridge F0460 I003
Date Range
1889
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Contract for repairing floor of bridge; contract for lumber for floor
Description
[Lancaster and West Lampeter Twp.]
Location: Over Conestoga Creek.
Document types: Contract for repairing floor of bridge.
Contract for lumber for floor.
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 0007
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Contracts
Creeks
Lancaster
Old Factory Bridge
West Lampeter Twp.
Place
Lancaster and West Lampeter Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Contract
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0460 I003
Box Number
007
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
Contract for bridge construction
Object ID
Bridge F0525 I005
Date Range
1888
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Contract for bridge construction
Description
Location: Over [Raccoon Creek] at Kinseyville, Little Britain Twp.
Document type: Contract for bridge construction.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1888
Year
1888
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Contracts
Coon Creek Bridge
Creeks
Kinseyville, Little Britain Twp.
Little Britain Twp.
Raccoon Creek
Raccoon Creek Bridge
Place
Little Britain Twp.
Extent
1 item, 1 piece
Object Name
Contract
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0525 I005
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
Contract for work on bridge
Object ID
Bridge F0525 I006
Date Range
1888
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Contract for work on bridge
Description
[Little Britain Twp.]
Location: [Over Raccoon Creek at Kinseyville, Little Britain Twp.].
Document type: Contract for work on bridge
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1888
Year
1888
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Contracts
Creeks
Kinseyville Bridge
Kinseyville, Little Britain Twp.
Little Britain Twp.
Raccoon Creek
Place
Little Britain Twp.
Extent
1 item, 1 piece
Object Name
Contract
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0525 I006
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 F0730 I001
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 0011
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Contracts
Creeks
Fords
Hannum's Ford
Octoraro Creek
Sadsbury Twp.
West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Place
Sadsbury Twp., Lancaster County and West Sadsbury Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Contract
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0730 I001
Box Number
011
Additional Notes
Location: At Hannum's Ford.
Document type: Contract 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 F0055 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
1883
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek, West Branch
Colerain Twp.
Reports
Bridges
Place
Colerain Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0055 I007
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [West Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Document type: Report of viewers.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
30.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0055 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
1884
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek, West Branch
Colerain Twp.
Clonmell, Colerain Twp.
Specifications
Bridges
Place
Colerain Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0055 I008
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [West Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Location: Clonmell, Colerain Twp.
Document type: Specifications for bridge repairs.
2 items, 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 F0065 I003
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 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Colerain Twp.
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Steeleville Road
Roads
Motion to re-commit
Bridges
Place
Colerain Twp. and Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0065 I003
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Colerain Twp. and [Chester County]
Location: On Steeleville Road.
Document type: Motion to re-commit to report to inspectors.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
35.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0065 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
1884
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Colerain Twp.
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Steeleville Road
Roads
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Colerain Twp. and Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0065 I004
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Colerain Twp. and [Chester County]
Court term: November 1884.
Location: On Steeleville Road.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order and report of inspectors.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
35.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0065 I005
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
1885
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Carpenter, James C.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Colerain Twp.
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Steeleville Road
Roads
Rulings
Bridges
Place
Colerain Twp. and Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0065 I005
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Colerain Twp. and [Chester County]
Location: [On Steeleville Road].
Document type: Rule on James C. Carpenter to show cause against report of viewers.
1 item, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
30.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0065 I006
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
1885
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Carpenter, James C.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Colerain Twp.
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Steeleville Road
Roads
Opinions of court
Bridges
Place
Colerain Twp. and Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0065 I006
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Colerain Twp. and [Chester County]
Location: [On Steeleville Road].
Document type: Opinion of court regarding James C. Carpenter.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
30.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0065 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
1885
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Carpenter, James C.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Colerain Twp.
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Blackrock, Colerain Twp.
Rulings
Bridges
Place
Colerain Twp. and Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0065 I007
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Colerain Twp. and [Chester County]
Location: At Blackrock, Colerain Twp.
Document type: Rule granted on James C. Carpenter to show cause against report of viewers.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
35.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0080 I011
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
1882
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek, West Branch
Colerain Twp.
Little Britain Twp.
Pine Grove, Little Britain Twp.
Union, Colerain Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Colerain Twp. and Little Britain Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0080 I011
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1882.
Location: On public road from Pine Grove, Little Britain Twp., to Union, Colerain Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
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 F0085 I001
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 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek, West Branch
Colerain Twp.
Little Britain Twp.
Spruce Grove, Little Britain Twp.
Specifications
Proposals
Bridges
Place
Colerain Twp. and Little Britain Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0085 I001
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Location: Near Spruce Grove, Little Britain Twp.
Document type: Specifications and 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

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