LancasterHistory Research Collections

Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0135 I004
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
1814
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Kochenour, Abraham
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Martic Twp.
Abraham Kochenour's Crossing
Fords
Lancaster
Peach Bottom, Little Britain Twp.
Fulton Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Martic Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0135 I004
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1814.
Location: At Abraham Kochenour's Crossing, on road from Lancaster to Peach Bottom, Little Britain Twp. [now Fulton Twp.].
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 F0135 I005
Date Range
1814/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1814/04
Year
1814
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Twp.
Confirmations
Creeks
Fords
Fulton Twp.
Kochenour's Ford
Lancaster
Martic Twp.
Peach Bottom, Little Britain Twp.
Pequea Creek
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Martic Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0135 I005
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1814.
Location: At Kochenour's Fording, on road from Lancaster to Peach Bottom, Little Britain Twp. [now Fulton Twp.].
Document type: Confirmation of report 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