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.
Plan for South East Ward also showing 1 drawing each of Odd Fellows Hall, Residence of Mrs. S. A. Porter, H. Leamans Rifle Works, Residence of Clement B. Grubb, German Reformed Church, Residence of Emanuel C. Reigard, Esq., and Residence of E. C. Darlington, Esq.. Locations of buildings are noted. 1 print only
Plan for South East Ward, also showing 1 drawing each of St. James Free Episcopal Church, Western Hotel, Rockland Cotton Mill, Red Lion Hotel, Residence of James Black, Esq., Lancaster County Prison, Ephrata Mountain Springs--locations of buildings are noted. 1 print only
Plan of North West Ward also showing 1 drawing each of Cross Keys Hotel, Residence of A. W. Russel, Reese's City Hotel, McConomy Store, Lancaster Coach Factory, Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity, H. Logman's (?) Rifle Works, Residence of Emanuel C. Reigard, Esq., and 1 unidentified building. Locations of buildings are noted. 1 print only
