About Historic York, Inc.   Historic York, Inc. is a private, non-profit historic preservation organization serving the City and County of York, Pennsylvania. We strive to be a resource to the community on the issues pertaining to historic preservation. There have been many successful projects completed by Historic York, Inc. during the organization’s history. The organization has played instrumental roles in the preservation of the Cookes House, the Willis House, the Kirk House, the Forry House, Cross Mill, the Codorus Ironmaster's House and the one-of-a-kind Haines Shoe House, all important buildings within York County’s built heritage. Most recently, Historic York, Inc. assisted with the restoration of the Hanover Junction Railroad Station and the Farquhar Park Bandstand and has been very vocal on the preservation of Camp Security, a Revolutionary War era archaeological site in Springettsbury Township. Historic York, Inc. holds protective covenants on many of its past projects to ensure that future generations can admire and appreciate these treasures of York's past. Historic York, Inc. in cooperation with the City of York administers a Facade Easement Program offering dollars for exterior renovation of historic center city buildings in exchange for an easement on their facades. In total, Historic York, Inc. holds easements on sixty properties around the county. As other historic resources in York become threatened, Historic York, Inc. serves as a community voice for the protection of historic buildings and sites. We lobby public officials to evaluate existing ordinances and laws for methods to preserve the buildings. We work with owners to look at alternatives to demolition. We look for new owners interested in preserving archaeological sites and buildings when current owners cannot. When all other efforts are exhausted, Historic York, Inc. salvages the architectural pieces for resale in its Architectural Warehouse. Its inventory includes shutters, doors, windows, mantels, hardware, and lighting fixtures that might otherwise be lost to a landfill. When a building cannot be saved, at least other property owners can use its pieces in their renovation and rehabilitation efforts. Over the years, Historic York, Inc.'s staff has assisted thousands of people with their renovation questions. From suggesting historic paint colors to guiding property owners through the Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit Program, Historic York, Inc. is a strong advocate of the concept that historic preservation in York makes excellent economic sense. As public awareness of land use issues grow, one solution becomes clear: we can preserve our green space and reinvigorate our urban areas through the creative, adaptive re-use of abandoned historic buildings. Historic York, Inc. provides the technical expertise, the motivation and the inspiration to preserve York's architecture. We can’t do all this work without the financial help of our local friends, supporters and members. Please consider joining Historic York, Inc. Thank you for your support.