York has been America’s historic crossroads since the town was laid out in 1741. From 1777 through 1778, it was the seat of American government from which the Second Continental Congress led the fledgling nation. Less than a century later, York became the largest northern town occupied by the Confederate army. Gilded Age prosperity created a vibrant and growing town throughout the first half of the twentieth century. York showcases this period with a unique collection of vintage postcards. Travel back to an era of trolley cars, five-and-dimes, downtown department stores, and high-style buildings that all helped to define this dynamic community.

Local resident, photographer and writer, Scott Butcher, has written several visitor guides, contributed to area Web-sites and is a living history volunteer for The York County Heritage Trust. This informative walking tour booklet highlights 21 Civil War points of interest in York. It also contains little-known "facts, stories and people" relating to the conflict. A must for Civil War buffs, students of architectural styles, and those interested in York's rich history. Scott Butcher, soft cover, color illus., 24 pgs.

In Marketing in the Building Industry, Scott looks at a number of aspects of design and construction marketing. The book features a collection of eight previously published articles, as well as several new articles and two comprehensive reports: "Sales Planning for Professional Services Firms" and "Marketing Planning for Professional Services Firms."

Whether you are just entering the field of A/E/C marketing or are a seasoned professional, whether you have a business background or a technical background, "Marketing in the Building Industry" will not only give you a great overview of the business development process, but also a number of ideas to enhance your current marketing program.

Whether you are an architect or engineer, contractor or marketer, real estate agent or freelance writer, your profession sometimes requires that you take photographs of buildings.

But photography isn't your profession-only a secondary responsibility of your job. Sure, it would be nice to have the budget to hire a professional, but how often is that really an option? You need quality photographs, you need them "yesterday," and you can't even figure out how to work the darn camera!  Simplified Architectural Photography is for you. You don't have to be a professional?-with an assortment of expensive gear?-to get quality results from your 35mm SLR, point and shoot, or digital camera.  Simplified Architectural Photography was written with the amateur in mind.

With the opening of the York County Judicial Center in 2004, the era of the “York County Court House” came to a close. Three buildings over the span of 250 years bore the name York County Court House. They were modified and expanded. They housed judicial functions and county offices. And they sometimes found themselves at the center of national attention. The First Court House, an unassuming Georgian building constructed in 1754, housed the Second Continental Congress and served as the seat of American government in 1777-1778. The Second Court House, completed in 1841, found itself in a less enviable position: headquarters for Early’s Division of the Army of Northern Virginia. The Third Court House, built in 1898, was perhaps the magnum opus of noted architect J. A. Dempwolf and hosted the nation’s most sensational “witch trial” of the 20th century.

A simple toast.  A conspiracy thwarted.  York, Pennsylvania is a town steeped in history - first settled town west of the Susquehanna River, temporary home of the Second Continental Congress, largest northern town occupied by the Confederate Army.  With such a diverse background, local legends and popular tradition have morphed into "authentic" history.  Such is the case with the story of Lafayette's 1778 visit to York Town.  The oft-told tale of intrigue involves a banquet at the home of Horatio Gates attended by Lafayette and enemies of Washington from the military and congress.  These "schemers" were part of the Conway Cabal to oust Washington and replace him with General Gates.  Their goal was to separate Lafayette from Washington, and perhaps even woo him to their side.  But Lafayette would have none of it, instead proposing a toast to his general.  Tradition holds that this simple act gave a "death blow" to the cabal because the support of Lafayette, and France, was required to successfully overthrow Washington.  But how much of this story is fact, and how much is fiction?  "French Toast" delves into the facts behind the mythology, seeking to answer three important questions: (1) did the toast really happen? (2) if so, where did it occur? (3) did the toast have historical significance?  In the process, author Scott Butcher traces the growth of the legend, from Lafayette's first mention of the toast to its present-day status as the "Toast that Saved the Nation." 

The Delaware Coast.  Those words conjure images of pastel sunrises and brilliant sunsets; of historic communities and wooden boardwalks; of memories past and vacations present.  Delaware Reflections captures the essence of the Delaware Coast through Scott Butcher’s stunning photography of Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, and Fenwick Island, as well as Cape Henlopen State Park, Delaware Seashore State Park, and Fenwick Island State Park.  Take a tour of Delaware’s coastal towns, beaches and bays through this keepsake book, and visit the beach all year long. 

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