Historic Preservation
Springettsbury Township’s Historic Preservation Committee was established in 1990 by the Board of Supervisors to provide insight and advice on potential historic sites and structures in the township.
The Committee’s responsibilities include:
- Reviewing demolition permits to determine if the building to be demolished should be photographed and documented to provide a record of what was on the site;
- Archiving information about the Township and its past residents and making the information available at the Township office for review and research;
- Working to establish Historic Districts within the township; and
- Interviewing longtime township residents to document the Township’s appearance in past years.
Committee Information
The Historic Preservation Committee meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at 12:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the Township Administration Building. There is no meeting in July, August, and December and the committee will meet on the 3rd Thursday in November.
History of Springettsbury Township
Chapter 1 – Origin
Chapter 2 – Our Founding Fathers A.K.A. “The Begats”
Chapter 3 – Ye Old Valley Inn
Chapter 4 – History of Churches
Chapter 5 – Businesses, Occupations, and Professions
Chapter 6 – Mills (“Down by the Old Mill Stream”)
Chapter 7 – Historic Highlights
Chapter 8 – Tales and Folklore
Chapter 9 – Early School Days
Chapter 10 – Community Services of Our Township
Committee Members
Stephen Smith, Chairman
Lee Davis
Kevin Eck
Daniel Folk
Robert Frey
Robert Kluk
Lois Miller
Carol Tanzola