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.
Photograph- Barry Girvin presenting a copy of his paper to Mr. Robert Bailey and daughter Sharon Bailey Girvin, descendants of Robert Bailey, at Bailey gravesite.
Photograph- Barry Girvin presenting a copy of his paper to Mr. Robert Bailey and daughter Sharon Bailey Girvin, descendants of Robert Bailey, at Bailey gravesite.
Description
Barry Girvin presenting a copy of his paper to Mr. Robert Bailey and daughter Sharon Bailey Girvin, descendants of Robert Bailey, at Bailey gravesite.
Photograph- Giant oak tree at Pequea Presbyterian Church under which Geo. Whitefield is said to have preached. The three men standing under the tree are identified as Mayor McCaskey, H. F. E. and Watson Ellmaker.
Photograph- Giant oak tree at Pequea Presbyterian Church under which Geo. Whitefield is said to have preached. The three men standing under the tree are identified as Mayor McCaskey, H. F. E. and Watson Ellmaker.
Description
Giant oak tree at Pequea Presbyterian Church under which Geo. Whitefield is said to have preached. The three men standing under the tree are identified as Mayor McCaskey, H. F. E. and Watson Ellmaker.
