York Historic District
York Historic District, Historic district in York, Pennsylvania.
The York Historic District contains numerous 18th and 19th-century buildings displaying Federal, Italianate, and Victorian architectural elements across multiple city blocks.
During the Revolutionary War in 1777, York served as the temporary capital of the Continental Congress when British forces occupied Philadelphia.
The district preserves architectural elements from different periods, representing the evolution of construction methods and design preferences through multiple generations.
Visitors can explore the district through self-guided walking tours that connect various historical buildings, churches, former factories, and public structures.
The district maintains original street patterns and building configurations from the 18th century, providing an accurate representation of early American urban planning.
Location: Pennsylvania
GPS coordinates: 39.94944,-76.71778
Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:27
York Central Market
1.8 km
Cookes House
1.7 km
York Meetinghouse
2.1 km
Barnett Bobb House
1.8 km
Billmeyer House
1.7 km
Farmers Market
2 km
Emig Mansion
7.8 km
Ashley and Bailey Company Silk Mill
2.8 km
Willis House
3 km
United Cigar Manufacturing Company building
2.3 km
York Dispatch Newspaper Offices
2.8 km
Sinking Springs Farms
7.1 km
Springdale Historic District
0 m
Pleasureville Historic District
6 km
Fairmount Historic District
2.4 km
Strickler Family Farmhouse
6.6 km
East York Historic District
3.7 km
Forry House
2.1 km
Smyser-Bair House
1.6 km
The Nook
696 m
Samuel Stoner Homestead
4.8 km
Heritage Hills Golf Course
3.9 km
Bridgewater
4.3 km
Agricultural & Industrial Museum
1.5 km
York County History Center
1.6 km
Nixon County Park
7.5 km
Strand Theatre
1.8 km
Capitol Theatre
1.8 kmReviews
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