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Collection
Blueprints and Architechural Drawings
Title
Blueprints for the prison
Object ID
BLUE_F018_Prison
Date Range
1886/01/19
Collection
Blueprints and Architechural Drawings
Title
Blueprints for the prison
Description
Prison. John Evans & Sons. Architects. Lancaster, PA.
Section at A-B. Scale 30 Feet. Note: J Under Ground Gangway. Copyright Secured 19 January 1886.
Section at A-B. Scale 30 Feet. Note: J Under Ground Gangway. Copyright Secured Jan. 19 /86. (copy)
Prison Plan. Administrator Building, Corridor, Cells, Roofed Passages, Bakery Kitchen, Work Shops, Boilerhouse, Laundry, Smoke & Vent Stack. Scale 30 Feet. October 1885. Copyright Secured Jan. 19 /86.
Prison Plan. Administrator Building, Corridor, Cells, Roofed Passages, Bakery Kitchen, Work Shops, Boilerhouse, Laundry, Smoke & Vent Stack. October 1885. Copyright Secured Jan. 19 /86. Scale 30 Feet. (copy)
Prison Plan. Administrator Building, Corridor, Cells, Roofed Passages, Bakery Kitchen, Work Shops, Boilerhouse, Laundry, Smoke & Vent Stack. October 1885. Copyright Secured Jan. 19 /86. Scale 30 Feet. WITH Section at A-B. Scale 30 Feet. Note: J Under Ground Gangway. Copyright Secured Jan. 19 /86.
Card. Evans. Design for Penitentiaries. John Evans. Lancaster, PA.
Date Range
1886/01/19
Creation Date
19 January 1886
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Cabinet
Flat Files
Storage Container
Folder 018
People
Evans, John
Subjects
Architectural drawings
Blueprints
Search Terms
Architectural plans
Blueprints
John Evans & Sons
Lancaster
Prisons
Object Name
Blueprint
Language
English
Object ID
BLUE_F018_Prison
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Note. Plans to Jail by John Evans & Son 1885. Copyright 1886-Year I was born 1885. MRE. Grandfather. Son. Inside (?) John. Who moved to Chicago and became a noted Architect. Presented to LCHS 11/16/84 by Melvern Evans Jr.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 1 October 2023.
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Collection
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Title
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Object ID
Constable F009 I004
Collection
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Title
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Description
Bonds posted by constables, showing names of constable and surety; date and amount of bond; conditions of obligation; signatures of constable, surety, and witnesses; and date filed. Arr. chron. by date filed. No index. Hdw. and typed on ptd. fm.
Admin/Biographical History
The County of Lancaster has given LancasterHistory.org custodial responsibility of this collection.
System of Arrangement
Arranged by year; alphabetical by surname with in year.
Constables' Bonds: 1809, 1811, 1825, 1826, 1829, 1830-1849, 1875, 1888, 1893-1924.
Detectives' Bonds: 1890-1896, 1900, 1902, 1903, 1906, 1927
Includes: Remonstrations, affirmations, petitions, bonds, receipts, notices.
Creation Date
1809-1927, inc.
Date of Accumulation
1809-1927, inc.
Year
1833
Creator
Clerk of Courts of Lancaster County
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Ackerman, Jacob
Hinkel, Jonathan
Smith, John
Search Terms
Constables' Bonds
Detectives' Bonds
Bonds
Lancaster
Place
Lancaster
Extent
4 boxes, 2 cu. ft.
Object Name
Bond, Legal
Language
English
Condition
Good
Object ID
Constable F009 I004
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Additional names: Jacob Ackerman and John Smith.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy or PDF made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0558
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
NOV 1857 F095 ML
Date Range
1857/11
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Date Range
1857/11
Year
1857
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Evans, John
Hartman, David
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Contractors
Diagnothian Literary Society
Dwellings
Franklin and Marshall College
Houses
Lancaster
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1857 F095 ML
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Diagnothian Literary Society of Franklin & Marshall College.
Evans, John. Contractor, second defendant.
Dwelling.
Hartman, David. Contractor.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
JAN 1858 F009 ML
Date Range
1858/01
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Date Range
1858/01
Year
1858
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Evans, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Contractors
Diagnothian Literary Society
Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JAN 1858 F009 ML
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Diagnothian Literary Society of Franklin & Marshall College.
Building.
Evans, John. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #100
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1831
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Beitleman, Mary
Clinton, John
Clinton, Mary
Doebler, John
Dyer, George
Dyer, Nathan
Evans, John
Evans, Susanna
Foltz, Joseph
Galligher, Irvin
Johnson, William
Keiden, Curtis
Leader, Frederick
Lewis, John
Lisle, Catharine
Maginn, Catharine
Maginn, Henry
Markley, Anna
Markley, Michael
Markley, Elizabeth
Martin, John L.
Martin, William
McClellan, Mary Jane
McElroy, William
McNeal, James
McNeal, Sarah
Michael, Anna
Myers, A.E.
Myers, Eliza Ann
Myers, John
Myers, Samuel
Platt, Elizabeth
Rollin, Susanna
Shank, David
Shank, Robert
Spangler, George
Spangler, Peter
Swalge, Henry
Search Terms
Marietta
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Marietta
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #100
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/03/12.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Beitleman, Mary.
Clinton, John.
Clinton, Mary.
Doebler, John.
Dyer, George.
Dyer, Nathan.
Evans, John.
Evans, Susanna.
Foltz, Joseph.
Galligher, Irvin.
Johnson, William.
Keiden, Curtis.
Leader, Frederick.
Lewis, John.
Lisle, Catharine.
Lisle, Catherine.
Maginn, Catharine.
Maginn, Henry.
Markley Anna.
Markley, Elizabeth.
Markley Michael.
Martin Jefferson.
Martin, John L.
Martin, William.
McClellan, Mary Jane.
McElroy, William. Teacher.
McNeal, James.
McNeal, Sarah.
Michael, Anna.
Myers, A. E.
Myers, Eliza Ann.
Myers, John.
Myers, Samuel.
Platt, Elizabeth.
Rollin, Susanna.
Shank, David.
Shank, Robert.
Spangler, George.
Spangler, Peter.
Swalge, Henry.
1 item. 2 pieces.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #121
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1831
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Donech, David
Donech, Joseph
Mooney, Amos
Smith, John
Search Terms
Martic Twp.
Strasburg Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Strasburg Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #121
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/04/02.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Strasburg and Martic Twps.
Donech, David.
Donech, Joseph.
Mooney, Amos.
Smith, John. Teacher.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #212
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Clinton, John
Clinton, Mary
Doebler, John
Dyer, George
Dyer, Nathanel
McElroy, William
Evans, John
Evans, Susannah
Foltz, Joseph
Galligher, Irwin
Keedan, Curtis
Leader, Frederick
Lisle, Catharine
Maginn, Catharine
Maginn, Henry
Markley, Elizabeth
Martin, John L.
Martin, William
McClellan, Mary Jane
McNeel, James
McNeel, Sarah
Myers, Eliza Ann
Myers, Samuel
Platt, Elizabeth
Shank, David
Shank, Robert
Weaver, Ephraim
Search Terms
Marietta
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Marietta
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #212
Box Number
068
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/04/23.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Clinton, John.
Clinton, Mary.
Doebler, John.
Dyer, George.
Dyer, Nathanel.
McElroy, William. Teacher..
Evans, John.
Evans, Susannah.
Foltz, Joseph.
Galligher, Irwin.
Keedan, Curtis.
Leader, Frederick.
Lisle, Catharine.
Maginn, Catharine.
Maginn, Henry.
Markley, Elizabeth.
Martin, John L.
Martin, William.
McClellan, Mary Jane.
McNeel, James.
McNeel, Sarah.
Myers, Eliza Ann.
Myers, Samuel.
Platt, Elizabeth.
Shank, David.
Shank, Robert.
Weaver, Ephraim.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #214
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Burkhart, Jacob
Maylin, John
Peters, Jacob
Rummel, Louisa
Smith, John
Williams, Daniel
Search Terms
Manor Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Manor Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #214
Box Number
068
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/04/30.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Burkhart, Jacob.
Maylin, John.
Peters, Jacob.
Rummel, Louisa.
Smith, John. Teacher.
Williams, Daniel.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #252
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Evans, John
Myers, Jacob
Searly, Martin
Search Terms
East Hempfield Twp.
Rapho Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
East Hempfield Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #252
Box Number
068
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/05/14.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
East Hempfield Twp. unless noted.
Evans, John. Rapho Twp.
Myers, Jacob. Teacher.
Searly, Martin.
Searly, Thomas.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #298
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Algier, Catherine
Clinton, John
Clinton, Mary
Doeblen, John
Dyer, George
Dyer, Nathan
Evans, John
Evans, Susanna
Foltz, Joseph
Keeders, Curtis
Leader, Frederick
Maginn, Henry
Martin, William
McClellan, Mary Jane
McElroy, William
McNeel, James
McNeel, Sarah
Myers, Eliza Ann
Myers, Samuel
Platt, Elizabeth
Shank, David
Shank, Robert
Weaver, Emanuel
Weaver, Ephraim
Search Terms
Marietta
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Marietta
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #298
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/05/28.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Algier, Catherine.
Clinton, John.
Clinton, Mary.
Doeblen, John.
Dyer, George.
Dyer, Nathan.
Evans, John.
Evans, Susanna.
Foltz, Joseph.
Keeders, Curtis.
Leader, Frederick.
Maginn, Henry.
Martin, William.
McClellan, Mary Jane.
McElroy, William. Teacher.
McNeel, James.
McNeel, Sarah.
Myers, Eliza Ann.
Myers, Samuel.
Platt, Elizabeth.
Shank, David.
Shank, Robert.
Weaver, Emanuel.
Weaver, Ephraim.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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