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 2008
Former York County Court House First Certified Green Building in York City
The York County Administrative Center, known as the York County Court House for over 100 years, is now the City of York’s first certified green building. In 2005-2006 the building was adaptively reused and converted from a courthouse into a … Continue reading
Before Jumbo Exploded, A Fly Wheel Burst
The front page of a recent York Sunday News featured an article about a horrendous explosion at the York Roller Mill. The tragedy occurred in 1908, and ten people were killed with another 20 injured. While researching the article, reporter … Continue reading
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Where was the Camp Security Cemetery Located?
For many years, historians have wondered about the exact layout of Camp Security in Springettsbury Township. The farm(s) that were once the camp are well documented; however, the exact layout of the camp – including the huts, stockade, and cemetery … Continue reading
Posted in 18th Century
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