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.
Signers of the petition for an eating house: Martin Herr, John [Killman], Jacob Rehm, C. Heinmelberger, William Stall, William Kinsey, Benjamin Longenecker, Abraham Eshleman, Daniel Rosch, Henry Bear, Daniel E. Potts, Amos E. Cochran, Martin Rohrer, George Werntz, John Rohrer, Jacob E. Groff, John Rehm.
Signers of petition: Martin Herr, John P. Kilburn, Jacob Rehm, C. Heinmuelberger, William Stall, William Kinsey, Jacob E. Groff, John Rehm, Abraham Eshleman, Daniel Rosch, Henry Bear, Daniel E. Potts, Amos E. Cochran, John Rohrer, Martin Rohrer, George Werntz, Benjamin Longenecker.
4 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Signers of petition: James Graham, William Black, Jesse Gyger, Joseph [Potts], D. F. Witmer, Jacob Potts, George H. Miller, Levi Summy, Amos E. Cochran, Daniel Rosch, Alexander Schultz, William Steacy.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
