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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0530 I010
Date Range
1876
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1876
Year
1876
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Agreements
Blackburn's Ford
Bonds
Bridges
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Creeks
Fords
Little Britain Twp.
Octoraro Creek
Place
Little Britain Twp. and Chester County
Object Name
Agreement
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0530 I010
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Location: At Blackburn's Fording in Little Britain Twp.
Document type: Agreement and bond for bridge construction.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0530 I001
Date Range
No date
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
No date
Year
none
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Webb, Jonathan
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Contracts
Creeks
Forges
Hayes' Tavern
Jonathan Webb's Forge
Little Britain Twp.
Octoraro Creek
Peach Bottom, Fulton Twp.
Taverns
Place
Little Britain Twp. and Chester County
Object Name
Contract
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0530 I001
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
[Little Britain Twp.] and Chester County
Location: Near Jonathan Webb's Forge on the road from Hayes' Tavern to Peach Bottom, Fulton Twp.
Document type: Contract and details of bridge construction.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0530 I009
Date Range
1876
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1876
Year
1876
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Blackburn's Ford
Bonds
Bridges
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Contracts
Creeks
Fords
Little Britain Twp.
Octoraro Creek
Place
Little Britain Twp. and Chester County
Object Name
Contract
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0530 I009
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
[Little Britain Twp.] and Chester County
Location: On public highway at Blackburn's Ford.
Document type: Contract and bond for abutments for bridge.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0720 I005
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
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.
Year
1846
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0011
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek
Sadsbury Twp.
West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County
Steeleville, Sadsbury Twp.
McCall's Ferry, Martic Twp.
West Chester, Chester County
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Sadsbury Twp., Lancaster County and West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0720 I005
Box Number
011
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1846.
Location: At Steeleville, Sadsbury Twp., on road from McCall's Ferry, Martic Twp., to West Chester, Chester County.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
96.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0720 I007
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
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.
Year
1873
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0011
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek
Sadsbury Twp.
West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County
Steeleville, Sadsbury Twp.
Proposals
Bridges
Place
Sadsbury Twp., Lancaster County and West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0720 I007
Box Number
011
Additional Notes
Sadsbury Twp. and [West Fallowfield Twp.], Chester County
Location: At Steeleville, Sadsbury Twp.
Document type: Proposal for bridge repair.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0720 I008
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
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.
Year
1878
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Mercer
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek
Sadsbury Twp.
West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County
Christiana, Sadsbury Twp.
Mercer's Ford
Fords
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Sadsbury Twp., Lancaster County and West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0720 I008
Box Number
011
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1878.
Location: On public highway to Christiana, Sadsbury Twp., at Mercer's Fording.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
16.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0720 I010
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
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.
Year
1882
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Ross
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek
Sadsbury Twp.
West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County
Ross Ford
Fords
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Sadsbury Twp., Lancaster County and West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0720 I010
Box Number
011
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1882.
Location: At Ross' Fording.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
3 items, 5 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0725 I001
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
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.
Year
1885
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Ross
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek
Sadsbury Twp.
West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County
Ross Ford
Fords
Specifications
Contracts
Bridges
Place
Sadsbury Twp., Lancaster County and West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0725 I001
Box Number
011
Additional Notes
[Sadsbury Twp. and West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County]
Location: At Ross' Ford.
Document type: Specifications and contract for bridge construction.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0725 I002
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
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.
Year
1900
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0011
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek
Sadsbury Twp.
West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Steeleville, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Specifications
Proposals
Bridges
Place
Sadsbury Twp., Lancaster County and West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0725 I002
Box Number
011
Additional Notes
[Sadsbury Twp. and West Fallowfield Twp.], Chester County
Location: Near Steeleville, Chester County.
Document type: Specifications and proposal for bridge repair.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0725 I003
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
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.
Year
1901
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0011
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek
Sadsbury Twp.
West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County
Affidavits
Bridges
Place
Sadsbury Twp., Lancaster County and West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0725 I003
Box Number
011
Additional Notes
Document type: Affidavit.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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