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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
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #226
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 0009
People
Bird, Jacob
Brown, Rachel
Bushong, Martha
Bushong, Samuel
Crawford, Samuel
Howett, Joseph
McCalley, John
McCarn, Michael
Peck, Eliza J.
Peck, Samuel
Reynolds, Erastus
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans
Search Terms
Colerain Twp.
Drumore Twp.
Little Britain Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Drumore Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #226
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/04/22.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Drumore Twp. unless noted.
Bird, Jacob. Little Britain Twp.
Brown, Rachel. Little Britain Twp.
Bushong, Martha. Colerain Twp.
Bushong, Samuel. Colerain Twp.
Crawford, Samuel. Teacher.
Howett, Joseph.
McCalley, John.
McCarn, Michael.
Peck, Eliza J. African American.
Peck, Samuel. African American.
Reynolds, Erastus.
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 1829 #227
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 0009
People
Haldeman, C.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #227
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A Jul 24, 2001
Additional Notes
[Purpose of the payment was not recorded.]
Haldeman, C.
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 1829 #228
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 0009
People
Fauby, Jacob
Fauby, Maria
Strenge, John C.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Rapho Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Rapho Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #228
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/04/22.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Fauby, Jacob.
Fauby, Maria.
Strenge, John C. 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 1829 #229
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 0009
People
Allen, Samuel C.
Evans, Caroline
Evans, John R.
Fester, James
Gault, James B.
Gault, William
Goodman, George
Goodman, Nancy
Hennington, Rebecca
Lemon, Jacob
McClure, Eliza
Passmore, Jane E.
Pyle, John
Pyle, Sarah
Spotts, Catharine
Spotts, Ellen
Todd, John
Todd, Sarahann
Weaver, Jacob
Weaver, John
Zell, Adam
Zell, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Salisbury Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Salisbury Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #229
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/04/22.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Allen, Samuel C. Teacher.
Evans, Caroline.
Evans, John R.
Fester, James.
Gault, James B.
Gault, William.
Goodman, George.
Goodman, Nancy.
Hennington, Rebecca.
Lemon, Jacob.
McClure, Eliza.
Passmore, Jane E.
Pyle, John.
Pyle, Sarah.
Spotts, Catharine.
Spotts, Ellen.
Todd, John.
Todd, Sarahann.
Weaver, Jacob.
Weaver, John.
Zell, Adam.
Zell, William.
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 1829 #230
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 0009
People
McCaracken, Elizabeth
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #230
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A Jul 24, 2001.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment cleaning the courthouse.
McCaracken, Elizabeth.
Six others, unnamed.
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 1829 #231
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 0009
People
Beaver, Frederick
Beaver, George
Brooks, James
Brooks, Susan
Clinton, Jacob
Ditweiler, Elias
Ditweiler, Joseph
Duck, Elizabeth
Duck, Solomon
Hersey, Benjamin
Hummel, Caty
Hummel, Elizabeth
McCartney, Joseph
McFadden, Hetty
Miller, Nancy
Miller, Polly
Poor, Eliza
Wade, Eliza
Watts, Wesley
Watts, William
Wolf, Mary
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #231
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/04/22.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Beaver, Frederick.
Beaver, George.
Brooks, James.
Brooks, Susan.
Clinton, Jacob.
Ditweiler, Elias.
Ditweiler, Joseph.
Duck, Elizabeth.
Duck, Solomon.
Hersey, Benjamin. Teacher.
Hummel, Caty.
Hummel, Elizabeth.
McCartney, Joseph.
McFadden, Hetty.
Miller, Nancy.
Miller, Polly.
Poor, Eliza.
Wade, Eliza.
Watts, Wesley.
Watts, William.
Wolf, Mary.
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 1829 #232
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 0009
People
Branbarger, Fradrick
Branbarger, Nancy
White, Barbara
White, Joseph
String, Samuel
String, Liza
Groff, Joseph Jr.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Martic Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Martic Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #232
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/04/22.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Branbarger, Fradrick. Father of Branbarger, Nancy.
White, Barbara. Mother of White, Joseph.
String, Samuel. Father of String, Liza.
Groff, Joseph Jr. 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 1829 #233
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 0009
People
Bender, Diana
Bender, Elias
Bender, Samuel
Corl, Uriah
Henry, Edward S.
McNeal, Daniel
McNeal, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Leacock Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Leacock Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #233
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/04/22.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Bender, Diana.
Bender, Elias.
Bender, Samuel.
Corl, Uriah.
Henry, Edward S. Teacher.
McNeal, Daniel.
McNeal, Samuel.
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 1829 #235
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 0009
People
Bradley, Joseph
Webster, Eliza
Webster, Washington
Wesley, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Drumore Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Drumore Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #235
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/04/22.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Bradley, Joseph. Teacher.
Webster, Eliza.
Webster, Washington.
Wesley, John.
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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