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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
Category Archives: General History
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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Dog’s Wool, Swingling Tow & The York Christmas Tree
The use of evergreens as holiday decorations dates back thousands of years to when ancient Romans and Egyptians used evergreens as part of their Winter Solstice celebrations. The first known decorated Christmas Tree was in Latvia in 1510. An evergreen … Continue reading
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