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.
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Description
Court term: January 1864.
Location: On road from the Lancaster and Philadelphia Turnpike to the Strasburg and Millport Turnpike, at Greenland, East Lampeter Twp., at Benjamin Eshleman's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
The Amish Farm and House. U. S. Rt. 30, 6 miles east of Lancaster, Penna. Visit this authoritative replica of an "Old Order Amish" Farm. Hostess lectures respectfully explain the plain people's beliefs, customs and history. Complete farm operation with crops, animals, water wheels, buggies, etc.
The Amish Farm and House. U. S. Rt. 30, 6 miles east of Lancaster, Penna. Authentic replica of the "Front" room of an "Old Order" Amish house, showing plain, simple furniture as ready for Church. This room is kept closed, except for Church, weddings and funerals.
Photograph- Section of old wooden pipe on Joseph Esbenshade farm at Ronks. Pipe is said to be about 130 years old and was formerly used to carry water to old still house that still stands on the farm. The wood is in good condition, pipe was joined by tapering one end and running this into the next section. The joint was tightened with iron bands. Modern piping has now been substituted.
Photograph- Section of old wooden pipe on Joseph Esbenshade farm at Ronks. Pipe is said to be about 130 years old and was formerly used to carry water to old still house that still stands on the farm. The wood is in good condition, pipe was joined by tapering one end and running this into the next section. The joint was tightened with iron bands. Modern piping has now been substituted.
Description
Section of old wooden pipe on Joseph Esbenshade farm at Ronks. Pipe is said to be about 130 years old and was formerly used to carry water to old still house that still stands on the farm. The wood is in good condition, pipe was joined by tapering one end and running this into the next section. The joint was tightened with iron bands. Modern piping has now been substituted.
Photograph- Old still house standing on the Joseph Esbenshade farm at Ronks, now used as tobacco shed. Age is unknown, but it is said to be over 75 years old, as the farm was acquired by the Esbenshade family in 1849. Still was supplied by old wooden pipe.
Photograph- Old still house standing on the Joseph Esbenshade farm at Ronks, now used as tobacco shed. Age is unknown, but it is said to be over 75 years old, as the farm was acquired by the Esbenshade family in 1849. Still was supplied by old wooden pipe.
Description
Old still house standing on the Joseph Esbenshade farm at Ronks, now used as tobacco shed. Age is unknown, but it is said to be over 75 years old, as the farm was acquired by the Esbenshade family in 1849. Still was supplied by old wooden pipe.