Downtown York, PA | Aerial PA

Welcome to York, PA, founded in 1741 and the temporary home of the Continental Congress from September 1777 to June of 1778. It was in York that the Articles of Confederation were drafted and adopted. Today York is the tenth largest city in Pennsylvania, with a metropolitan population of 456,438 people.

York through the years has been known for its local agriculture, but increasingly became an important industrial center, with industries such as the stream engine, railroad manufacturing and papermaking. The city of York is also known for its vast array of architecture. The sweet treat, the York Peppermint Pattie, was created in York in 1940 and is currently produced by the Hershey Company.

The early 50’s-70’s turned out to be a very dark moment for the city of York. Many African American residents were subject to racial prejudice and social injustices. Most notably the 1969 York Race Riot, which resulted in the murders of Lillie Belle Allen and police officer Henry C. Schaad.

York has gone through a lot of revitalization in the last 20 years. WellSpan park was built, which is home to the York Revolution, a member of the North Division of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, a partner league of Major League Baseball. Besides the stadium condo luxury style lofts have been built as well as the York County Judicial Center.

Credits:
Drone Pilot/Editor/Producer: Doug Watson
Graphics: Tom Downing

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