Old Manse battle over York mansion fate unfolds
In York Pennsylvania a court fight pits the First Presbyterian Church owner of the three story 1863 Billmyer mansion against Historic York and city officials who seek to preserve the Victorian house built by the industrialist who sold railroad cars. Church leaders say the site must be cleared for future expansion.
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Charles M. Madigan
York, Pa
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Charles Billmyer
Market Street
First Presbyterian Church
Billmyer
York
Carol Woodbury
Historic York, Inc
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Presbyterian Church
Family Circus mansion blocks view of chapel in conflict with historic grave
In City and county courts the church fails to obtain a permit to demolish the mansion near the Family Circus area citing view obstruction and the grave of James Smith who signed the Declaration of S i City. The church may appeal to the Commonwealth Court. Officials say renovation would cost a quarter of the church budget and still be untenable. London report notes a British Alcohol Education director Advocates early drinking to prevent later alcoholism.
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Victor Crona
James Smith
Commonwealth Court
London
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Britain
Alcohol Education Center
Marcus Grant
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