LancasterHistory Research Collections

Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0105 I002
Date Range
1826/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1826/08
Year
1826
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Haverstick, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Conestoga Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Lancaster Twp.
Lancaster
George Haverstick's Mill
Mills
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0105 I002
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Conestoga Twp. and [Lancaster Twp.]
Court term: August 1826.
Location: On public highway to Lancaster City, near George Haverstick'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
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1825 F11 I04
Date Range
1825
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Date Range
1825
Year
1825
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Shenk, Magdalena
Franck, Mr.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster and Manheim Road
Liquor License
Petitions
Taverns
Place
Manheim Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
Tav 1825 F11 I04
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Owned by Magdalena Shenk.
Located on road leading from Lancaster to Manheim.
Formerly occupied by Mr. Franck.
Petition granted.
April term.
Signers of Petition: David Mayer, Jacob Myer Jr., John Kauffman, Christian Brubaker, [signature in German], [signature in German], W. B. Ross, Joseph Hartman, Adam Guiesinger, George Guiesinger, Isaac Ringwalt, John Graff, Matthias Brooke, John Witmer, David Rohrer, Emanuel Gibble, David Stamm, Abraham Landis, Jacob Rathfon, Philip Mosher, George Biegler, Christian Stoner.
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0355 I006
Date Range
1847/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1847/08
Year
1847
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Cocalico Creek
Creeks
Ephrata Twp.
Lancaster
Orders
Petitions
Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Reports
Sinking Spring, Spring Twp., Berks County, Pennsylvania
Place
Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0355 I006
Box Number
005
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1847.
Location: On public highway from Lancaster City, via Sinking Spring, Berks County to Reading, Berks County.
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
Petition for appointment of inspectors; order for inspection and inspection report
Object ID
Bridge F0390 I001
Date Range
1845
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of inspectors; order for inspection and inspection report
Description
Court term: April 1845.
Location: On public road from Mount Joy, Mount Joy Twp. and East Donegal Twp., to Manheim. [Harrison Twp. was formed from Mount Joy Twp. and Rapho Twp. and existed for only a short time].
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1845
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
East Donegal Twp.
Harrison Twp., Lancaster County
Manheim
Mount Joy, Mount Joy Twp.
Peters Creek
Petitions
Rapho Twp.
Place
Harrison Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0390 I001
Box Number
006
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
85.000
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
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for a bridge
Object ID
Bridge F0435 I004
Date Range
1821
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for a bridge
Description
[Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.]
Court term: November 1821.
Location: Over Conestoga Creek.
Document type: Petition for a bridge
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1821
Year
1821
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster Twp.
Petitions
Witmer's Bridge
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.
Extent
1 item, 5 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0435 I004
Box Number
006
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 F0435 I007
Date Range
1825/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1825/11
Year
1825
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Fords
Hostetter's Ford
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster Twp.
Petitions
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0435 I007
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
[Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.]
Court term: November 1825.
Location: At Hostetter's Fording.
Document type: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
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
Petition for bridge repair
Object ID
Bridge F0445 I007
Date Range
1822
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for bridge repair
Description
Location: Over Conestoga Creek, on public highway from Lancaster to New Holland, Earl Twp.
Document type: Petition for bridge repair.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1822
Year
1822
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Binkley's Bridge
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster
Manheim Twp.
New Holland, Earl Twp.
Petitions
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Manheim Twp.
Extent
1 item, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0445 I007
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Location: Over Conestoga Creek, on public highway from Lancaster to New Holland, Earl Twp.
Document type: Petition for bridge repair.
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 F0455 I002
Date Range
1821/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1821/04
Year
1821
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Brackbill, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Charlestown, Maryland
Christian Brackbill's Mill
Creeks
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster
Mills
Orders
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Reports
Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp.
Strasburg
Strasburg Twp.
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Strasburg Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0455 I002
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
[Lampeter Twp. and Strasburg Twp.]
Court term: April 1821.
Location: On road from Lancaster City to Charlestown, Maryland and on road from Strasburg to Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp., near Christian Brackbill'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 F0455 I003
Date Range
1821/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1821/08
Year
1821
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Herr, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
John Herr's Mill
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster and Philadelphia Turnpike
Mills
Orders
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Soudersburg, Lampeter Twp.
Strasburg
Strasburg Twp.
Turnpikes
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Strasburg Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0455 I003
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1821.
Location: On public road from Strasburg to the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike, at Soudersburg, Lampeter Twp., at John Herr's Mills.
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 F0455 I010
Date Range
1840/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1840/11
Year
1840
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster and Philadelphia Turnpike
Orders
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Strasburg
Strasburg Twp.
Turnpikes
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Strasburg Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0455 I010
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1840.
Location: On public highway from the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike to Strasburg.
Document types: Petition for a bridge.
Order and report of viewers.
5 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 F0550 I004
Date Range
1841
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1841
Year
1841
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Carter, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Carter's Ford
Creeks
Elkton, Maryland
Fords
Lancaster
Little Britain Twp.
Octoraro Creek
Orders
Petitions
Reports
West Nottingham Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Place
Little Britain Twp. and West Nottingham Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0550 I004
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1841.
Location: At Carter's Ford, on mail route from Lancaster City to Elkton, Maryland.
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 F0550 I005
Date Range
1847/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1847/08
Year
1847
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Carter, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Carter's Ford
Creeks
Fords
Lancaster
Little Britain Twp.
Octoraro Creek
Orders
Petitions
Port Deposit, Maryland
Reports
West Nottingham Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Place
Little Britain Twp. and West Nottingham Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0550 I005
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1847.
Location: At Carter's Ford, on pubic highway from Lancaster City to Port Deposit, Maryland.
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 F0690 I001
Date Range
1822/01
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1822/01
Year
1822
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0010
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Chickies Creek
Chiques Creek
Creeks
Lancaster Twp.
Manheim, Rapho Twp.
Orders
Petitions
Rapho Twp.
Reports
Warwick Twp.
Place
Rapho Twp. and Warwick Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0690 I001
Box Number
010
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1822.
Location: At Manheim, Rapho Twp., on road to Lancaster Twp.
Document types: Petition for a bridge.
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
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1849 F18 I39
Date Range
1849
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Date Range
1849
Year
1849
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0018
People
Nauman, Henry
Landis, John A.
Hallacher, Mr.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
East King Street
Lancaster
Petitions
Taverns
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
Tav 1849 F18 I39
Box Number
018
Additional Notes
Formerly owned by John A. Landis and Mr. Hallacher.
Located on East King Street, South East Ward.
April term.
Signers of petition: Frederick Miller, Frederick Gemperling, Philip Snyder, Philip Leonard, Bernard McGonigle, Bernard O'Connor, [P. J. M. Collum], George Buckius, Jacob King, George Whitaker, John A. Landis, John Metzger.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Tavern petition
Object ID
Tav 1827 F11 I02
Date Range
1827/04
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Tavern petition
Date Range
1827/04
Year
1827
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Ligget, Alexander
Passmore, Mr.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster and Marietta Turnpike
Petitions
Taverns
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
Tav 1827 F11 I02
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Located about 1 mile from Lancaster on the Marietta Turnpike.
Formerly owned by Mr. Passmore.
Petition granted.
April term.
Signers of Petition: John Passmore, Leonard Eichholtz, Levi Rogers, Henry Pinkerton, John Light, Nathaniel Lightner, Jacob Graeff, C. Hagen, Mathew McKelly, William C. Frazer, Phillip Messenkop, John Miller.
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1824 F17 I05
Date Range
1824
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Date Range
1824
Year
1824
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Reinhard, Samuel
Clann, Mr.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster and Marietta Turnpike
Marietta
Taverns
Washington Inn
Place
Marietta
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
Tav 1824 F17 I05
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Known as the Washington Inn.
Located on the Lancaster Turnpike.
Lately occupied by Mr. Clann.
Petition allowed.
Signers of Petition: John Summy, Christian Metz, Samuel McKinney, David Rinehart, J. [Ferris], Jacob Graybill, Joshua Ring, [signature in German], Samuel Huston, John Heckrotte, Samuel Ensminger, John Bartruff.
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0900 I003
Date Range
1844/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1844/11
Year
1844
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0013
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
East Lampeter Twp.
Herr's Mill
Inspections
Lancaster
Mill Creek
Millport, East Lampeter Twp.
Orders
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Reports
Strasburg
West Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0900 I003
Box Number
013
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1844.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
A. Bridge over Mill Creek
East Lampeter Twp.
Location: At Millport, East Lampeter Twp., on state road from Lancaster to Strasburg.
B. Bridge over Pequea Creek
East Lampter Twp. and West Lampeter Twp.
Location: At Herr's Mill.
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
Petition for funds to complete bridge construction
Object ID
Bridge F0473 I001
Date Range
1823/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for funds to complete bridge construction
Description
Court term: November 1823.
Location: below Abraham Hostetter's Mill.
Document type: Petition for funds to complete bridge construction
Date Range
1823/11
Year
1823
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Hostetter, Abraham
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Abraham Hostetter's Mill
Bridges
City Run
Creeks
Lancaster Twp.
Mills
Petitions
Town Run
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
1 item, 1 piece
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0473 I001
Box Number
007
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail