| The blue-gray limestone Cookes House is
Germanic in its architectural style and features a central
chimney system. The house, which was constructed in 1761, is
listed on the National Register of Historic
Places. Why? Well,
perhaps because it is a wonderful example of early American
Germanic architecture. Or, perhaps it is because of one of the
homes most famous residents: Thomas Paine lived in the house
during the Second Continental Congress stay in York. Local
historians believe he was hard at work writing "The
Crisis" during this time period.
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