York, PA Photos

York, PA has the distinction of being one of the former capitals of the United States, a place to where the Continental Congress fled when the British took over Philadelphia. The former prosperity of the town has left behind some heritage buildings of note.

See also: Pennsylvania
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Capital building of the United States (Sept. 30, 1777 to June 27, 1778) where the name United States of America was adopted on Nov. 15, 1777.

U.S. Capitol building where Thanksgiving was proclaimed on Nov. 1, 1777.

Capitol where U.S. congress met after fleeing British in Philadelphia.

Golden Plough Tavern (c1741) built by Martin Eichelberger & home of Revolutionary General Horatio Gates. Style: Half-timbered.

Log building at Plough Tavern heritage complex.

Antique wooded water pump at Plough Tavern heritage complex.

Italianate buildings along Market Street.

Dutch & Italianate style buildings at 149 E. Market Street.

Italianate building (115-177 E. Market St.).

Colonial door of building (124 E. Market St.).

Federal-revival style Library on East Market St.

York Water Company with carved relief of fountain (130 E. Market St.).

First Presbyterian Church on East Market St.

York County Court House on East Market St.

Balconied building at corner West Market & Beaver Sts.

Fluhrer building (1911) on on West Market St.

Moderne-style building on Market St.
Style: Moderne.


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