Historic York, Inc. Presents Awards
On May 15, 2008, Historic York, Inc. held its annual meeting and preservation awards at the historic Schultz House in Springettsbury Township. Six county projects were recognized for preservation...
View ArticleYork 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,...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleIf These Walls Could Talk…
I’ll be speaking about local historic architecture this weekend as part of the York County Heritage Trust Second Saturday program. Here’s the press release: IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK… York County...
View ArticleCelebrating Dempwolf
The year of 2009 is turning out to be a good one for noted architect J.A. Dempwolf, who passed away over 80 years ago. Dempwolf led an architectural firm that designed many notable buildings throughout...
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Photographing York’s Architecture
Many people I’ve spoken with over the years have commented about photos I’ve taken in downtown York. “How did you take a photo without any cars?” “How come your photos look better than the real thing?”...
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“What Wonderful Architectural Treasures”
On Saturday, approximately 70 photo enthusiasts met on Continental Square in downtown York to photograph the White Rose City. It was the third photowalk organized by Andy Smith, Visual Realia, who also...
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Discovering Dempwolf
Historic York, Inc. has announced plans for an upcoming event, Discovering Dempwolf. The J.A. Dempwolf firm was the most prolific and successful architectural practice in York County history, designing...
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The Dempwolf Apprentices
In the history of York County, the Dempwolf name has been associated with great architecture more than any other firm or individual. John Augustus Dempwolf established a practice on Centre Square and...
View ArticleHoliday Cheer in Downtown York
Here’s a video of Christmas, holiday, and winter photographs from downtown York, PA. Most were shot in the 21st century, but there are a handful of older photos. Look for the image of the former York...
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