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: February 2008
Centre Square, 1815
Change came again to the “Square” in 1815 with the expansion of the first courthouse. This “expansion” didn’t change the building footprint at all, but allowed for more usable space on the second floor. Cross-gables were added on the north … Continue reading
Schultz House: Oldest in York County?
True or false: The Johannes and Cristina Schultz House along Locust Grove Road in Springettsbury Township is the oldest in York County? Most people who have studied York County history will probably answer “True.” After all, the datestone, translated, states: … Continue reading
Posted in 18th Century, German Architecture
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