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Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/c149b801-bde5-4012-a2e9-366786854540
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0070 I009
Date Range
1885
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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1885
Year
1885
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Colerain Twp.
Collins, Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Drumore Twp.
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Spring Grove, Drumore Twp.
Stewart Run
Place
Colerain Twp. and Drumore Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0070 I009
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [Stewart Run]
Court term: November 1885.
Location: on the public road from Spring Grove, Drumore Twp., to Collins, Colerain Twp., running through the lands of Raub and Edwards in Drumore Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of views.
Order and report of views.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
41.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/66de5eee-d3af-4468-b716-558917736373
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0595 I002
More detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Year
1803
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Kelly's Run
Lancaster
Martic Twp.
McCall's Ferry, Martic Twp.
Newport, Maryland
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
Martic Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0595 I002
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Bridge over stream [Kelly's Creek]
Location: Near McCall's Ferry, Martic Twp., on the state road from Lancaster to the ferry and Newport, Maryland.
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
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Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/9599968a-cbb0-47bb-9606-547400136632
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0080 I013
Date Range
1884
More detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1884
Year
1884
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Inspections
Little Britain Twp.
Octoraro Creek, West Branch
Orders
Petitions
Pine Grove, Little Britain Twp.
Point Lookout, Little Britain Twp.
Reports
Union, Colerain Twp.
Place
Colerain Twp. and Little Britain Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0080 I013
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Location: On road from Pine Grove, Little Britain Twp., to Union, Colerain Twp., at Point Lookout, Little Britain Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/ad92981f-090f-4a57-a81c-336451469046
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of inspectors; order for inspection and inspection report
Object ID
Bridge F0080 I014
Date Range
1884
More detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of inspectors; order for inspection and inspection report
Description
Court term: November 1884.
Location: On road leading from Goshen, Fulton Twp., to Christiana, at White Rock, Little Britain Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1884
Year
1884
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Christiana, Pennsylvania
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Goshen, Fulton Twp.
Inspections
Little Britain Twp.
Octoraro Creek, West Branch
Orders
Petitions
Reports
White Rock, Little Britain Twp.
Place
Colerain Twp. and Little Britain Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0080 I014
Box Number
001
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/37503f6f-e9e9-4b46-9063-202495466387
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; Order and report of viewers
Object ID
Bridge F0095 I001
Date Range
1886
More detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; Order and report of viewers
Description
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Court term: August 1886.
Location: On public road from Andrew's Bridge to the Union to Street Road in Chester County.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
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 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Andrews Bridge
Bridges
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Street Road
Roads
Union, Colerain Twp.
Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County
Place
Colerain Twp. and Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0095 I001
Box Number
001
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
43.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/41114551-c5af-49b3-a890-173659225852
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of inspectors; Order for inspection and inspection report
Object ID
Bridge F0095 I002
Date Range
1888
More detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of inspectors; Order for inspection and inspection report
Description
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Location: On public highway from the road from Andrews Bridge to the Union to Street Road in Chester County.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
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 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Andrews Bridge
Bridges
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Inspections
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Street Road
Union, Colerain Twp.
Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Place
Colerain Twp. and Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0095 I002
Box Number
001
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/314c72c3-d570-4963-aa13-291247583692
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0130 I004
Date Range
1904
More detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1904
Year
1904
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Creeks
Manor Twp.
Petitions
Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp.
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Manor Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0130 I004
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
[1904]
Location: Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp.
Document type: Petition for erection of a ford.
1 item, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2dd24c7d-ff17-4179-8848-379399612150
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0150 I005
Date Range
1884/11
More detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1884/11
Year
1884
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Center, Conestoga Twp.
Conestoga Twp.
Creeks
Haskell's Mill
Inspections
Martic Twp.
Marticville, Martic Twp.
Mills
Orders
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Reports
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Martic Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0150 I005
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1884.
Location: Over Pequea Creek, on road from Conestoga Center, Conestoga Twp., to Marticville, Martic Twp., at Haskell's Mill.
Document types: Petitions for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
37.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/52c75b63-f25a-42bb-a8a6-524623282345
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0165 I001
Date Range
1903/01
More detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1903/01
Year
1903
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Colemanville, Conestoga Twp.
Conestoga Twp.
Creeks
Inspections
Orders
Pequea Creek
Pequea Twp.
Petitions
Reports
Shoff's, Martic Twp.
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Pequea Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0165 I001
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1903.
Location: On public road from Colemanville, Conestoga Twp., to Shoffs, Martic Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
72.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/4ed5c654-3caa-4334-b6eb-214023639912
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0175 I008
Date Range
1906/11
More detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1906/11
Year
1906
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bainbridge, Conoy Twp.
Bridges
Conoy Creek
Conoy Twp.
Creeks
Dougherty's Mill
Erb's Mill
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Ridgeville, Conoy Twp.
Place
Conoy Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0175 I008
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1906.
Location: On public road from Ridgeville, Conoy Twp., to Bainbridge, Conoy Twp., at Dougherty's Mill or Erb's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
76.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fadbf07b-da91-4c7f-b80b-412852097350
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0180 I006
Date Range
1904/08
More detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1904/08
Year
1904
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conewago Creek
Conoy Twp.
Creeks
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Falmouth, Conoy Twp.
Inspections
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
Conoy Twp. and Dauphin County
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0180 I006
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1904.
Location: At Falmouth, Conoy Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
74.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/66ea43e5-9dc4-4e37-a512-779534022214
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Object ID
Bridge F0205 I002
Date Range
1804
More detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Description
Court term: May 1804.
Location: At remains of Carpenter's Bridge, on road from Mount Hope Ironworks to Newport, Delaware.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1804
Year
1804
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Carpenter
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Carpenter's Bridge
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Earl Twp.
Forges
Mount Hope Ironworks
Newport, Delaware
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
Earl Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0205 I002
Box Number
003
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/38d899b3-3387-4e54-8002-155587926050
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0210 I010
Date Range
1888/11
More detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1888/11
Year
1888
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Earl Twp.
Martindale, Earl Twp.
Petitions
Place
Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0210 I010
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1888.
Location: Near Martindale, Earl Twp.
Document type: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
50.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/7d2dbb28-4ca9-4c14-abc0-574505312849
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0235 I005
Date Range
1880/11
More detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1880/11
Year
1880
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Bucher's Mill
Cocalico Creek
Creeks
East Cocalico Twp.
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reamstown, East Cocalico Twp.
Reports
Place
East Cocalico Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0235 I005
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1880.
Location: On public road leading to Reamstown, East Cocalico Twp., near Bucher's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
6 items, 6 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
21.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/07b948d4-ddc1-4a6a-b5ca-321204915281
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0235 I006
Date Range
1881
More detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1881
Year
1881
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Bucher's Mill
Cocalico Creek
Creeks
East Cocalico Twp.
Inspections
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
East Cocalico Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0235 I006
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Location: Near Bucher's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
3 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
21.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/a53b4b3d-3df9-4739-8903-768020287977
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0235 I007
Date Range
1885/04
More detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1885/04
Year
1885
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Cocalico Creek
Creeks
East Cocalico Twp.
Leinbach's Mill
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reamstown, East Cocalico Twp.
Reports
Stevens, East Cocalico Twp.
Place
East Cocalico Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0235 I007
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1885.
Location: On road from Reamstown, East Cocalico Twp., to Stevens, East Cocalico Twp., near Leinbach's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
4 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
39.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/246e5815-386a-4d72-bf38-758978279422
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0240 I005
Date Range
1886
More detail
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
Creeks
East Cocalico Twp.
Inspections
Leinbach's Mill
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
East Cocalico Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0240 I005
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Location: At Leinbach's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
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

Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/b5e7d5ad-d054-489d-95f7-332247657772
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0260 I004
More detail
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 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Little Chiques Creek
Little Chickies Creek
East Donegal Twp.
Rapho Twp.
Mount Joy
Columbia
Myer's Crossing
Fords
Petitions
Bridges
Place
East Donegal Twp. and Rapho Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0260 I004
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1884.
Location: On public road from Mount Joy to Columbia at Myer's Crossing.
Document type: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
32.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail

Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/89e327ec-ef1d-4c4b-b70f-283365029440
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Object ID
Bridge F0260 I006
Date Range
1908/09
More detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Description
Court term: September 1908.
Location: On main public highway from the Marietta and Mount Joy Turnpike to the Lancaster and Marietta Turnpike.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1908/09
Year
1908
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
East Donegal Twp.
Lancaster and Marietta Turnpike
Little Chickies Creek
Little Chiques Creek
Marietta and Mount Joy Turnpike
Orders
Petitions
Rapho Twp.
Reports
Roads
Turnpikes
Place
East Donegal Twp. and Rapho Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0260 I006
Box Number
004
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
80.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Petition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/d80bb308-4798-416e-b3cc-381716037172
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0295 I008
More detail
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
1887
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Bowman
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Mill Creek
East Lampeter Twp.
Smoketown, East Lampeter Twp.
Strasburg
Bowman's Creamery
Creameries
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
East Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0295 I008
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1887.
Location: On road leading from Smoketown, East Lampeter Twp., to Strasburg, at Bowman's Creamery.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
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

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