Florentine Dome, York
County Courthouse • Order
A Print
Before
learning about the various periods and styles of architecture,
it is important to understand that many of York’s notable
buildings are essentially a hybrid of two or more styles. While
the larger cities of the United States—especially in the
original thirteen colonies—contain perfect examples of
architectural periods and styles, the smaller towns and rural
environments contain less "perfect" examples. In fact,
in researching the various styles, I’ve noted many local
structures classified differently, depending upon the historian’s
opinion. While I’ve relied on some of these opinions, I’ve
also researched a number of source books to attempt to find the
closest classification match (which isn’t always easy!).
