Category Archives: courthouse

York’s Center Square Once Full of Buildings

Posted on November 26, 2008 by june lloyd

Lewis Miller drawing of York’s square in 1799. I recently posted a Lewis Miller illustration of “wicked boys” taking a wagon apart and reconstructing it on the roof of the market house in 1804. I was asked where that market … Continue reading →

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Little People Big in York

Posted on October 13, 2008 by june lloyd

Tom Thumb ad illustration makes him look really small. I recently noted that people in York County have always seemed to turn out in droves for whatever entertainment came to town. In May 1849 the biggest little sensation to hit … Continue reading →

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Crime Pays in York County

Posted on June 13, 2008 by june lloyd

William Wagner Drawing of 1830 York County Courthouse. I’m certainly not advocating crime, but when you think of it, salaries for all those policemen, jailers, judges, and attorneys do add to the economy. Building and upkeep of the prisons and … Continue reading →

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Gazette newspaper hopes York County Commissioners will “…guard against extravagance” in new courthouse.

Posted on January 21, 2008 by june lloyd

Lewis Miller drawing of the new courthouse, 1839. I recently wrote about a thief stealing the copper spouting off the York County courthouse in 1874. That was the York County’s second courthouse, completed in 1840. Click here to read about … Continue reading →

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