Rare 1895 York College of Pennsylvania Football Team Photo PA Sports Athletics

Description: This rare 1895 team photo from York College in Spring Garden Township in York, Pennsylvania is perfect for PA sports collectors. Approximate size: 9.25 inches x 6.5 inches This photo features the team in a pose, all facing to one side, with one player, likely the team captain, holding a football displaying a "95" written on it. The details are clear and crisp and definitely something any York College fan would want to have in their collection. This college holds a lot of history, with its original iteration founded amid the American Revolutionary War in the 1770s. York College of Pennsylvania is a private college in Spring Garden Township, Pennsylvania. It currently offers more than 70 baccalaureate majors in professional programs, the sciences, and humanities to 3,500 full-time undergraduate students. It also offers master's programs in business, public policy, education, and nursing, along with a doctoral program in nursing practice to over 400 postgraduate students. York College of Pennsylvania traces its institutional lineage to the York County Academy, a school opened in the 1770s in downtown York, Pennsylvania that was connected to St. John's Episcopal Church, which was led by Rev. John Andrews, D.D. In 1787, the school received its charter from the General Assembly of Pennsylvania and was incorporated as the York County Academy. The academy held a close connection with St. John's Church in York from that time until 1799. Thaddeus Stevens taught at the academy in 1815–1816, prior to establishing his law practice and serving as a U.S. congressman. York College also traces its roots to a second institution, the York Collegiate Institute (YCI), which was founded around 1872. The building that housed the institute, located on the corner of College Avenue and Duke Street, was destroyed by fire in December 1885. A new four-story building designed by architects John A. Dempwolf and Reinhardt Dempwolf was completed at the same location in late 1886. The building was demolished in 1969 after being sold. In 1929, the York County Academy and YCI entered into a teaching agreement, then in 1941 merged to become York Junior College. Under its new charter, the combined institution shifted its focus from elementary and secondary education to post-secondary education. At this point, the school began to outgrow its campus, forcing a move outside of downtown York. In 1965, the current campus, located in Spring Garden Township, was dedicated. The former occupier of these lands was the Outdoor Country Club and golf course, which moved north of the city after selling its property. The campus is located about 100 miles west of Philadelphia and 52 miles (84 km) north of Baltimore. By 1968, York College established an accredited four-year bachelor's degree program, and officially became York College of Pennsylvania. In 1975, York College absorbed York Country Day School (YCDS), thereby expanding its mission to again encompass K-12 education. YCDS was founded in 1953 by former YCI faculty after YCI phased out the elementary and secondary programs. Today the college sits near the historic center of York City, with some of its residence halls located in the city, which is known as the first national capital of the United States of America and the birthplace of Articles of Confederation. Regarding the founder, Reverend John Andrews, an episcopal clergyman, holds a significant place in the history of York College of Pennsylvania. In 1776, amid the American Revolutionary War, Andrews established a small classical school in York County. Over time, this institution underwent mergers and name changes, eventually evolving into the four-year college we know today as York College. The campus moved to its present location on Country Club Road in 1962. In honor of Rev. Andrews, the college celebrates Founders Day annually, recognizing his pivotal role in shaping its legacy. Additionally, the John Andrews Award, named after him, continues to honor outstanding individuals associated with the college. The roots of York College trace back to Rev. Andrews’ vision and dedication, making him an enduring figure in its history. Please inspect the pictures, as they give the best representation of condition. May have discoloring, edge or corner wear, marks, creases, fading, smudges, corner or edge bends, tears, or corners missing. Notice that the photo itself is slightly uneven in its cut. It was, at some point in its history, glued to a paper backdrop, which you can see as the gray border. There is a bit of warping, mostly along the left side and particularly the top left side, looking at it from the front. There are condition flaws, however, these are generally considered normal for its age. (D12 inventory number)

Price: 974.99 USD

Location: Davenport, Iowa

End Time: 2025-01-28T23:20:29.000Z

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