Signers of petition: Philip Lefever, Finley Ewing, John Kindig, John B. Kreider, C. W. Shaub, David Landis, Peter B. Weaver, Christian Huber, Samuel Row, Martin Meylin, George Hasting, John Eshelman.
3 items, 3 pieces
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Lately kept by [ ] Hallacher, licensed to C. B. Hartman.
Located in the Northwest Ward on the West King Street.
April term.
Signers of petition: Jacob Myers, Peter McConomy, Watson H. Miller, George Keller, George Ford, William B. Fahnestock, H. Scherff, Godfried Zahm, M. Carpenter, Charles Boughter, J. Frey, Daniel Harman.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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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.
