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: June 2008
Civil War Walking Tour of Downtown York
One-hundred forty-five years ago, York was a town in crisis. Over 6,000 battle hardened Confederates occupied York on June 28, 29, and 30, 1863. Today, many of the buildings from that era remain. Here’s a quick guide to some of … Continue reading
Posted in 19th Century, City architecture
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The Confederates Are Coming. Again.
If it is late June, it must be time for Patriot Days. When the event was first envisioned five years ago, it was to showcase three periods in York history: Revolutionary War, Civil War, and World War II. The event, … Continue reading
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York Leads the Way with Historic Green Buildings
Three historic buildings in York City have been recognized by the Green Building Association of Central Pennsylvania, an organization whose mission is “promote environmentally responsible design, planning, construction, and operation of the built environment through education, outreach and networking.” The … Continue reading
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This Place Matters – Does Yours?
Our friends at Historic York recently launched an initiative to catalog the places that matter in York County. “The Place Matters” is the theme of Preservation Month, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Residents are encouraged to … Continue reading
Posted in Historic Preservation
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