[Sadsbury Twp. and Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County]
2. Andrew's Bridge
[Colerain Twp. and Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County]
3. Bellbank
4. Newcomer's Bridge
5. Worth's Bridge
[Colerain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County]
Admin/Biographical History
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 petition: Thomas Beyer, Abraham McConnel, W. G. Chandler, Andrew Beyer, Robert Ferguson, Jacob K. Lamborn, William Sampson, John Sampson, Samuel G. Wright, John C. Smith, Robert Beyer, Thomas Pennington, John C. Morgan.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Photograph- Andrews Bridge over the Octoraro Creek, take in July of 1924 before it was replaced with a concrete bridge. Stone arch bridge built c. 1814, 450 feet long.
Photograph- Andrews Bridge over the Octoraro Creek, take in July of 1924 before it was replaced with a concrete bridge. Stone arch bridge built c. 1814, 450 feet long.
Description
Andrews Bridge over the Octoraro Creek, take in July of 1924 before it was replaced with a concrete bridge. Stone arch bridge built c. 1814, 450 feet long.
