York by Scott D Butcher

York by Scott D Butcher

York has been has been at the crossroads of American history for over 265 years. The first town west of the Susquehanna River, it was an early gateway for westward migration, played roles in both the American Revolution and Civil War, and contributed greatly to the Industrial Revolution. Take a tour of this historic town from humble eighteenth century buildings withstanding the test of time to the brand new office towers that herald a twenty-first century revitalization. The fa ades of York tell stories about early settlement, the fight for independence, economic prosperity, decline, and rebirth. The streets are an open-air gallery of architectural achievement, offering a diverse array of styles encompassing portions of four centuries. Beautiful photographs and stories showcase the charm and wonder of a small-town growing into a metropolis of historic relevance.

Butcher, Scott D.: - Scott D. Butcher is a lifelong resident of York County and an active participant in the community, having served on the boards of directors for Main Street York, York County Convention and Visitors Bureau and Leadership York. He has also served on the board of directors for Historic York, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides historic preservation consulting, education and advocacy services. Scott regularly leads walking tours of downtown York and is the author of numerous local history books and has also written extensively about York and York County for visitors' guides, relocation guides, architectural features and websites. He has served as a living history volunteer with the York County Heritage Trust, volunteer with the William Goodridge Freedom House (an Underground Railroad Museum task force) and was instrumental in creating several local events, including Patriot Days: Prelude to Gettysburg, York Pear Blossom Festival and Downtown York Holiday Open House. Visit Scott online at www.scottbutcher.com.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780764330124
ISBN 10	0764330128
Title	York
Author	Scott D Butcher
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Year published	2008-10-20
Number of pages	128
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.