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Lancaster and Schuylkill Bridge Company records

The Lancaster and Schuylkill Bridge Company was incorporated in 1811 to construct a bridge across the Schuylkill River at Upper Ferry in Philadelphia. Completed in 1813, "Wernwag's Bridge" was regarded as an engineering phenomenon because of its single-arched span. Included in the re...

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Corporate Author: Lancaster and Schuylkill Bridge Company (Creator)
Collection:Lancaster and Schuylkill Bridge Company Records
Collection Number:1739
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects and Genres:
Bridge building > 19th century
Mills, Robert
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110 2 |a Lancaster and Schuylkill Bridge Company  |e creator 
245 1 |a Lancaster and Schuylkill Bridge Company records  |f 1811-1842 
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520 |a The Lancaster and Schuylkill Bridge Company was incorporated in 1811 to construct a bridge across the Schuylkill River at Upper Ferry in Philadelphia. Completed in 1813, "Wernwag's Bridge" was regarded as an engineering phenomenon because of its single-arched span. Included in the records are: charter and acts of incorporation, 1811-1812 and minutes, 1811-1837. Also included are: incoming correspondence, 1811-1841, dealing with construction and financial details; treasurer's reports, 1811-2827; miscellaneous accounts, 1814-1832; bankbooks, 1811-1820; ledger, 1812-1813; cancelled checks, 1812-1841; bills, 1811-1839; lists of stockholders, 1812-1826; and miscellaneous material relating to shareholders, 1811-1842. 
541 1 |a Volume in the collection states "Presented by Thomas Biddle & Co., November 10, 1927."; 1927 acquired 
650 7 |a Bridge building--19th century  |2 Local sources 
650 7 |a Mills, Robert  |2 Local sources 
852 |a The Historical Society of Pennsylvania  |b Lancaster and Schuylkill Bridge Company Records  |l 1739 

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