LancasterHistory Research Collections

Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0465 I001
Date Range
1816/01
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1816/01
Year
1816
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Andrews, Alexander
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Creeks
Inspections
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Octoraro Creek
Orders
Place
Lancaster County and Chester County
Object Name
Order, Work
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0465 I001
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
January 1816.
Location: At Alexander Andrews'.
Document type: Order for inspection.
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 F0465 I002
Date Range
1816/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1816/08
Year
1816
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Andrews, Alexander
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Alexander Andrews' Ford
Andrews Ford
Bridges
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Creeks
Fords
Inspections
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Octoraro Creek
Reports
Place
Lancaster County and Chester County
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0465 I002
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
August 1816.
Location: At Alexander Andrews' Fording.
Document type: Inspection report.
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 F0350 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
1906
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Hammer Creek
Elizabeth Twp.
Warwick Twp.
Lititz
Clay, Clay Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Elizabeth Twp. and Warwick Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0350 I002
Box Number
005
Additional Notes
Court term: September 1906.
Location: On public highway from Lititz to Clay, Clay Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 5 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
75.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0350 I003
Date Range
1907
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1907
Year
1907
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Snavely, B. H.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Agreements
B. H. Snavely's Mill
Bridges
Creeks
Elizabeth Twp.
Hammer Creek
Mills
Warwick Twp.
Place
Elizabeth Twp. and Warwick Twp.
Object Name
Agreement
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0350 I003
Box Number
005
Additional Notes
Bridge over [Hammer Creek]
Location: Near B. H. Snavely's Mill.
Document type: Agreement to pay for part 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 F0365 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 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Cocalico Creek
Ephrata Twp.
Ephrata
Stevens, East Cocalico Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0365 I003
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Court term: October 1901.
Location: On public road from Ephrata to Stevens, East Cocalico Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 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 F0365 I004
Date Range
1908
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1908
Year
1908
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Akron, Pennsylvania
Bridges
Cocalico Creek
Creeks
Ephrata Twp.
Ephrata, Pennsylvania
Metz's Mill
Mills
Specifications
Place
Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Specification
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0365 I004
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Location: On road from Ephrata to Akron, at Metz's Mill.
Document type: Specifications for repairing bridge.
2 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 F0385 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
1907
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Conowingo Creek
Fulton Twp.
Goshen, Fulton Twp.
Wakefield, Fulton Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Fulton Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0385 I005
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1907.
Location: On road from Goshen, Fulton Twp., to Wakefield, Fulton Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 8 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
77.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0400 I001
Date Range
1801
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1801
Year
1801
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Hempfield Twp.
Lancaster
Little Conestoga Creek
Manheim Twp.
Petitions
Place
Hempfield Twp. and Manheim Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0400 I001
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
[Hempfield Twp. and Manheim Twp.]
Location: On road leading from Lancaster to Harrisburg.
Document type: Petition to rebuild 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 F0405 I002
Date Range
1809
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1809
Year
1809
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Anderson's Ferry, Donegal Twp.
Bridges
Chickies Creek
Chiques Creek
Creeks
Hempfield Twp.
Lancaster
New Haven, Warwick Twp.
Petitions
Rapho Twp.
Waterford, Donegal Twp.
Place
Hempfield Twp. and Rapho Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0405 I002
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
[Hempfield Twp. and Rapho Twp.]
Location: On public highway from Lancaster to New Haven, Warwick Twp.; Waterford, Donegal Twp.; and Anderson's Ferry, Donegal Twp.
Document type: Petition for a 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 F0405 I003
Date Range
1814
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1814
Year
1814
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Houtz, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Chickies Creek
Chiques Creek
Columbia
Creeks
Dams
Hempfield Twp.
John Houtz's Mill
Lancaster and Maytown Road
Mills
Petitions
Rapho Twp.
Roads
Place
Hempfield Twp. and Rapho Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0405 I003
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Location: On public road from Columbia to the Lancaster and Maytown Road, near John Houtz's Mill Dam.
Document type: Petition for appointment of viewers.
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 F0410 I005
Date Range
1807/01
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1807/01
Year
1807
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Yordy, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Jacob Yordy's Mill
Lampeter Twp.
Mill Creek
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0410 I005
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1807.
Location: Near Jacob Yordy's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 2 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 F0410 I006
Date Range
1807
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1807
Year
1807
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Yordy, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Charlestown, Maryland
Creeks
Jacob Yordy's Mill
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster
Mill Creek
Mills
Newport, Delaware
Petitions
Wilmington, Delaware
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0410 I006
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Location: On public road from Lancaster to Wilmington, Delaware; Newport, Delaware; and Charlestown, Maryland, near Jacob Yordy's Mill.
Document type: Petition for a bridge.
1 item, 2 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 F0410 I007
Date Range
1809/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1809/04
Year
1809
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Yordy, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Mill Creek
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster
Charlestown, Maryland
Christian Yordy's Mill
Mills
Dams
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0410 I007
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1809.
Location: On road from Lancaster to Charlestown, Maryland, near Christian Yordy's Mill Dam.
Document types: Petition for a bridge.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 2 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 F0410 I008
Date Range
1817/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1817/11
Year
1817
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Kendig, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
George Kendig's Mill
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster
McCall's Ferry, Martic Twp.
Mill Creek
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Rivers
Susquehanna River
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0410 I008
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1817.
Location: On road from Lancaster to bridge over Susquehanna River at McCall's Ferry, Martic Twp., near George Kendig's Mill.
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.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0410 I009
Date Range
1818
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1818
Year
1818
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Kendig, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Contracts
Creeks
George Kendig's Mill
Lampeter Twp.
Mill Creek
Mills
Specifications
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Specification
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0410 I009
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Location: Near George Kendig's Mill.
Document type: Specifications and contract for bridge construction.
3 items, 3 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 F0410 I010
Date Range
1819
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1819
Year
1819
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Kendig, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
George Kendig's Mill
Inspections
Lampeter Twp.
Mill Creek
Mills
Orders
Reports
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0410 I010
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Location: At George Kendig's Mill.
Document type: Order for inspection and inspection report.
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 F0415 I001
Date Range
1827
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1827
Year
1827
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Kreider, Michael
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Lampeter Twp.
Michael Kreider's Sawmill
Mill Creek
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Sawmills
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0415 I001
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Location: Near Michael Kreider's Saw Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 2 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 F0415 I002
Date Range
1827/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1827/08
Year
1827
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Kreider, Michael
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Chestnut Level Road
Creeks
Lampeter Twp.
Michael Kreider's Mill
Mill Creek
Mills
Orders
Reports
Roads
Stumptown, Leacock Twp.
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0415 I002
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1827.
Location: 1. Bridge over Mill Creek near Michael Kreider's Mill on planned road from Stumptown, Leacock Twp., to the Chestnut Level Road.
2. Road from Stumptown, Leacock Twp., to the Chestnut Level Road.
Document type: Order and report of viewers [for bridge and road].
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 F0415 I003
Date Range
1829/01
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1829/01
Year
1829
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Kreider, Michael
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Twp.
Creeks
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster
Michael Kreider's Mill
Mill Creek
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0415 I003
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1829.
Location: On public highway from Conestoga Twp., to Lancaster, near Michael Kr[ei]der's Mill.
Document types: Petition for a bridge.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 2 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 F0415 I004
Date Range
1829/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1829/04
Year
1829
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Rohrer, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Christian Rohrer's Mill
Creeks
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster
Mill Creek
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0415 I004
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1829.
Location: On public highway to Lancaster, near Christian Rohrer's Mill.
Document types: Petition for a bridge.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail