About this blog
As a local historian, writer and photo- grapher, I look at York County’s history in visual terms. For more than 15 years I’ve been enamored with local buildings and the stories behind their facades – from prominent architecture to non-assuming buildings, their walls and roofs are filled with stories just waiting to be told. Whether giving a downtown York walking tour, exploring the history of a local building for my job at the Nutec Group, or taking photos for an upcoming coffee table book, I’m always looking for those unique “windows” into York County’s past and present. — Scott Butcher
Monthly Archives: September 2007
York County’s Other Schultz House
The Schultz House off Locust Grove Road in Springettsbury Township has been making news lately. Beatrice Rowe, who has owned the house since the 1940s, gave the historic home and outbuildings to Historic York, Inc. for long-term preservation. The house … Continue reading
Posted in 18th Century, County Buildings, German Architecture
2 Comments
Historic House now with Historic Caretaker
When three Schultz brothers traveled from Friedelsheim to Pennsylvania in 1732, they could never have imagined the legacy they would leave York County. Before there even was a York County, and before there was a York Town, there were the … Continue reading
Historic Building, National Award
The 1898 York County Court House is making news again, but not for any notorious trial. A contingent representing York County recently returned from San Antonio, TX and the American Public Works Association national conference. They were there to accept … Continue reading
Local Post Office Buildings – Part I
Recent news reports have noted that the United States Postal Service will be vacating their facility on South George Street. York City government has expressed an interest to acquire the building and renovate it for use as a new City … Continue reading
Welcome: Every Facade Tells a Story
Welcome to the new Windows Into York Blog. Fans of local history have a lot to celebrate these days with blogs by Jim McClure, Scott Mingus and – coming soon – June Lloyd. How will “Windows” be different from the … Continue reading
Posted in City architecture
Leave a comment
