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: March 2008
Historic Preservation: The Ultimate in Green Building, Part II
Recently, while conducting research for a presentation, I came across a simple yet profound statement: “The greenest building in the world is the one that is already built.” I had the “V8” reaction as in, “Wow, I should have known … Continue reading
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Learn About Historic Window Repair
Yesterday I received this announcement from Historic York, Inc.: Historic York, Inc. and the Architectural Warehouse will hold an educational program on Saturday, March 15, 2008 on ways to repair and restore windows within your historic home. The program will … Continue reading
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Historic Preservation: the Ultimate in Green Building
Once upon a time, Kermit the Frog pined that “It’s not easy being green.” But that was long before “green buildings” became a design standard for architects and engineers around the country. Kermit, today it is hip to be green. … Continue reading
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Hartman Building Showing True Colors
If you’ve been through Continental Square as of late, you’ve undoubtedly noticed the transformation of the Futer Bros. Building. The three-story building clad in white vertical siding has been a fixture for over forty years, but the building itself is … Continue reading
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Of Cupolas & Domes, Towers & Turrets
The dome of the Helb mansion carriage house has been in the news lately, featured in a York Daily Record article as well as a York Town Square post by Jim McClure. Furthermore, my last Windows into York post made … Continue reading
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