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.
Willow Street baseball team. Front row, left to right: Arthur Forrey, Edwin Werner, Melvin Witmer, Richard Irving, Ivan Smith, Park Althouse. Back row, left to right: Norman Trimble, Lee Hensel, Earl Neidig, Harry Forrey, Ray Herr and John Eager. Customer: Willow Street Athletic Club.
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