The Following press release about the Historic York Inn / Smyser Bair House was issued by the City of York!
HISTORIC YORK HOME FEATURED ON NATIONAL TV
On December 1 at 5 p.m., a historic home in the heart of downtown York’s historic district will be featured on HGTV’s program, If Walls Could Talk: Hidden Treasures.
The home is known by many Yorkers as the Smyser-Bair House. It was owned by Dr. Henry Smyser in the 1800s and passed through his daughter into the Bair family. In the 1990s and early 2000s, the Victorian home was open to the public as The Smyser-Bair House Bed & Breakfast.
Viewers of the program will enjoy seeing some of the treasures hidden inside the home: one-of-a kind, gilded Pier mirrors, the elaborate parlor, an original crystal chandelier converted from candle to electric, a unique gaselier, and a signature in the attic dating back to the 1800s.
The crew came to film the Smyser-Bair House before the current owners purchased the home in December, so the program is already a bit of history itself.
The new owners have plans to reopen the home as a bed and breakfast in the near future. At the moment, they are busy getting the home ready, and promoting their new full-color, hardcover story book for children: Flightless Goose. You can learn more about Flightless Goose at http://www.rungoose.com/.
Look for the reopening of The Historic York Inn – Smyser-Bair House Bed & Breakfast sometime in 2009.
In the meantime, you have the opportunity to catch a glimpse on December 1 at 5 p.m. on HGTV’s If Walls Could Talk: Hidden Treasures.
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Monday, December 1, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
Front Page News: Historic York Inn
If you read The York Dispatch, then you probably saw the article about The Historic York Inn. After all, it was on the front page!
The front page headline read: Couple opens B&B in the heart of York.
The story was written by Dispatch reporter Daina Klimanis.
In the story, Daina wrote about the owners’ not-too-long-ago visit to a bed and breakfast in upstate New York, and how the writer-and-artist pair thought owning their own bed and breakfast would be a dream come true.
Then, as though dictated by fate, they found the Smyser Bair mansion up for sale at 30 South Beaver Street – once home to the prominent Smyser family, then passed on through marriage to the Bair family, and eventually opened as a successful bed and breakfast in the 1980s and 1990s.
The Dispatch described the parlor “a soaring room with sky-blue walls, flowing drapes over the windows and hand-carved mirrors leafed in gold Smyser brought back from his Gold Rush adventures.” The story went on to say that “The parlor could be the perfect venue for receptions.”
The story described The Historic York Inn as “good news to the city's economic development office, where officials have long said a bed-and-breakfast would contribute to the city's tourism offerings.”
"It's an outstanding thing for the city," said Kevin Schreiber, coordinator of marketing and economic development for the City of York.
The Historic York Inn is proud to be an important part of the City of York!
Make The Historic York Inn a part of your next visit – contact us to set up a tour or reserve a room! Just email YorkInn@gmail.com.
The front page headline read: Couple opens B&B in the heart of York.
The story was written by Dispatch reporter Daina Klimanis.
In the story, Daina wrote about the owners’ not-too-long-ago visit to a bed and breakfast in upstate New York, and how the writer-and-artist pair thought owning their own bed and breakfast would be a dream come true.
Then, as though dictated by fate, they found the Smyser Bair mansion up for sale at 30 South Beaver Street – once home to the prominent Smyser family, then passed on through marriage to the Bair family, and eventually opened as a successful bed and breakfast in the 1980s and 1990s.
The Dispatch described the parlor “a soaring room with sky-blue walls, flowing drapes over the windows and hand-carved mirrors leafed in gold Smyser brought back from his Gold Rush adventures.” The story went on to say that “The parlor could be the perfect venue for receptions.”
The story described The Historic York Inn as “good news to the city's economic development office, where officials have long said a bed-and-breakfast would contribute to the city's tourism offerings.”
"It's an outstanding thing for the city," said Kevin Schreiber, coordinator of marketing and economic development for the City of York.
The Historic York Inn is proud to be an important part of the City of York!
Make The Historic York Inn a part of your next visit – contact us to set up a tour or reserve a room! Just email YorkInn@gmail.com.
Friday, July 11, 2008
The Historic York Inn Brings the Victorian Era Alive
Also known as The Smyser-Bair House, This nationally-recognized mansion was recently featured on national television for its rich history and luxurious charm.
Rooms and suites, furnished and unfurnished, long-term and short, are available in this historic mansion on South Beaver Street in the historic district of downtown York, Pennsylvania -- the nation's first capitol.
Walking distance from the historic Central Market, visitors’ center, historic theaters, museums, new baseball stadium, shops, office and government buildings, the college, rail trail, park, even the Articles of Confederation – in the center of it all.
Living in luxury can be more affordable than you think. Space is limited, so schedule your tour now!
The house will impress you. It was featured on the program “If Walls Could Talk” on HGTV last December.
The woodwork, hand plastered medallions and molding, herringbone, inlaid floors, stained glass windows, gold-plated, hand-crafted Pier mirrors, antique chandeliers and light fixtures, gasolier, 12-foot ceilings, 9-foot tall windows, curved walls, and elaborate decorations will amaze you. The mansion is well-suited for long-term and short-term stays.
The formal parlor is perfect for events as well: readings, meetings, receptions, gatherings, you name it.
Email us at YorkInn@gmail.com for more details. We can set up a tour, reserve a room or suite, or answer any questions you may have.
We look forward to personally welcoming you to The Historic York Inn!
http://www.yorkinn.info/
We look forward to personally welcoming you to The Historic York Inn!
http://www.yorkinn.info/
Friday, June 6, 2008
Street Rodders: Classic Car? Classic Accomodations!
Welcome to York, Street Rodders!
You have a classic car, so you appreciate things of historic value. Why settle for the usual hotel. For the same price, you can take a room at The Historic York Inn, our Victorian Mansion from the 1830s.
The Historic York Inn, or Smyser-Bair House, is on the National Register of Historic Properties and Historic York Walking Tour. The home is decorated in the Victorian style. And talk about location -- it's right in the center of York's downtown historic district, a block from the market, the visitors center, museums, restaurants, the theater, even walking distance from the baseball stadium and Articles of Confederation.
This amazing mansion was recently featured on national television for its rich history and luxurious charm. Now, we're opening this luxury mansion to you!
Nightly rates rival those of corporate hotels, but what you find here is much more impressive than anything you’ll find at your average hotel.
The house will impress you. It was featured on the program “If Walls Could Talk” on HGTV on Christmas Eve. The woodwork, hand plastered medallions and molding, herringbone, inlaied floors, stained glass windows, gold-plated, hand-crafted Pier mirrors, antique chandeliers and light fixtures, gasolier, 12-foot ceilings, 9-foot tall windows, curved walls, and elaborate decorations will amaze you.
Email us at YorkInn@gmail.com for more details. Rooms are available NOW -- whether you want to stay for one year or one night. See the beautiful pictures and read about the rich history below. Email us to set up a tour, reserve a room or suite, or ask questions.
We look forward to personally welcoming you to the Historic York Inn.
You have a classic car, so you appreciate things of historic value. Why settle for the usual hotel. For the same price, you can take a room at The Historic York Inn, our Victorian Mansion from the 1830s.
The Historic York Inn, or Smyser-Bair House, is on the National Register of Historic Properties and Historic York Walking Tour. The home is decorated in the Victorian style. And talk about location -- it's right in the center of York's downtown historic district, a block from the market, the visitors center, museums, restaurants, the theater, even walking distance from the baseball stadium and Articles of Confederation.
This amazing mansion was recently featured on national television for its rich history and luxurious charm. Now, we're opening this luxury mansion to you!
Nightly rates rival those of corporate hotels, but what you find here is much more impressive than anything you’ll find at your average hotel.
The house will impress you. It was featured on the program “If Walls Could Talk” on HGTV on Christmas Eve. The woodwork, hand plastered medallions and molding, herringbone, inlaied floors, stained glass windows, gold-plated, hand-crafted Pier mirrors, antique chandeliers and light fixtures, gasolier, 12-foot ceilings, 9-foot tall windows, curved walls, and elaborate decorations will amaze you.
Email us at YorkInn@gmail.com for more details. Rooms are available NOW -- whether you want to stay for one year or one night. See the beautiful pictures and read about the rich history below. Email us to set up a tour, reserve a room or suite, or ask questions.
We look forward to personally welcoming you to the Historic York Inn.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Call This Victorian Mansion Your Home
This amazing mansion was recently featured on national television for its rich history and luxurious charm. Now, we're opening this luxury mansion to you!
Rooms and suites, furnished and unfurnished, long-term and short, are available in this historic mansion on South Beaver Street in the historic district of downtown York, Pennsylvania.
Walking distance from the historic market, visitors’ center, historic theaters, museums, new baseball stadium, shops, office and government buildings, the college, rail trail, park, even the Articles of Confederation – in the center of it all.
Living in luxury can be more affordable than you think. Nightly rates rival those of corporate hotels, but what you find here is much more impressive than anything you’ll find at your average hotel.
There are a number of options available. Rent a room, 2-bedroom suite, or 3-bedroom suite, complete with antique furniture and decorations, or unfurnished if you prefer. There's also a downstairs office or bedroom with a separate entrance in a commercially zoned area.
Utilities -- gas, electric, and water -- are included in the rent prices. And living in living in historic luxury like this is more affordable than you may think.
All guests are granted shared access to formal dining room, large eat-in kitchen, and the elaborately decorated parlor -- as well as laundry and storage facilities in the three-room basement.
The house will impress your friends, family, and visitors. It was featured on the program “If Walls Could Talk” on HGTV on Christmas Eve. The woodwork, hand plastered medallions and molding, herringbone, inlaied floors, stained glass windows, gold-plated, hand-crafted Pier mirrors, antique chandeliers and light fixtures, gasolier, 12-foot ceilings, 9-foot tall windows, curved walls, and elaborate decorations will amaze you.
Short-term stays are fine. This was once a successful Bed & Breakfast, so it's well suited for shorter stays.
The formal parlor is perfect for events as well: readings, meetings, receptions, gatherings, you name it.
Email us for more details. Rooms are available NOW -- whether you want to stay for one year or one night.
See the beautiful pictures and read about the rich history below.
Email us to set up a tour, reserve a room or suite, or ask questions. We look forward to personally welcoming you to the Historic York Inn.
yorkinn@gmail.com
Rooms and suites, furnished and unfurnished, long-term and short, are available in this historic mansion on South Beaver Street in the historic district of downtown York, Pennsylvania.
Walking distance from the historic market, visitors’ center, historic theaters, museums, new baseball stadium, shops, office and government buildings, the college, rail trail, park, even the Articles of Confederation – in the center of it all.
Living in luxury can be more affordable than you think. Nightly rates rival those of corporate hotels, but what you find here is much more impressive than anything you’ll find at your average hotel.
There are a number of options available. Rent a room, 2-bedroom suite, or 3-bedroom suite, complete with antique furniture and decorations, or unfurnished if you prefer. There's also a downstairs office or bedroom with a separate entrance in a commercially zoned area.
Utilities -- gas, electric, and water -- are included in the rent prices. And living in living in historic luxury like this is more affordable than you may think.
All guests are granted shared access to formal dining room, large eat-in kitchen, and the elaborately decorated parlor -- as well as laundry and storage facilities in the three-room basement.
The house will impress your friends, family, and visitors. It was featured on the program “If Walls Could Talk” on HGTV on Christmas Eve. The woodwork, hand plastered medallions and molding, herringbone, inlaied floors, stained glass windows, gold-plated, hand-crafted Pier mirrors, antique chandeliers and light fixtures, gasolier, 12-foot ceilings, 9-foot tall windows, curved walls, and elaborate decorations will amaze you.
Short-term stays are fine. This was once a successful Bed & Breakfast, so it's well suited for shorter stays.
The formal parlor is perfect for events as well: readings, meetings, receptions, gatherings, you name it.
Email us for more details. Rooms are available NOW -- whether you want to stay for one year or one night.
See the beautiful pictures and read about the rich history below.
Email us to set up a tour, reserve a room or suite, or ask questions. We look forward to personally welcoming you to the Historic York Inn.
yorkinn@gmail.com
Monday, March 10, 2008
Stay Here for the Saint Patrick's Day Parade
Come to The Historic York Inn on Saturday, March 15 and you’ll be a step away from The 25th Annual York St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
The popular parade takes place on Saturday, March 15; step-off is at 1 p.m. from Market and Penn Streets; proceeding east on Market to Duke Street. Approximately 100 entries are taking part in this annual celebration of Celtic heritage, including bands, Irish dance groups, floats, antique and decorated vehicles, clowns, individuals and family groups, organizations, and media entries.
The parade leads off with the 32 county flags of Ireland, and a ten-foot-tall leprechaun.
You can see the parade from The Historic York Inn. Or, walk a block down to Market Street for a front-row view.
We’ve reserved rooms for visitors to the parade at a special price of $75 per night, which includes a hot, home-cooked breakfast – including green eggs and milk if you’d like to keep the theme going. Be sure to mention the St. Patrick’s Day Parade to reserve your room at this discounted price.
Learn more about the 25th Annual York Saint Patrick’s Day Parade at this link.
www.saintpatricksdayparade.com/york/index.htm
Email us at YorkInn@gmail.com or call us at 410-980-6747 to make your reservations today.
The popular parade takes place on Saturday, March 15; step-off is at 1 p.m. from Market and Penn Streets; proceeding east on Market to Duke Street. Approximately 100 entries are taking part in this annual celebration of Celtic heritage, including bands, Irish dance groups, floats, antique and decorated vehicles, clowns, individuals and family groups, organizations, and media entries.
The parade leads off with the 32 county flags of Ireland, and a ten-foot-tall leprechaun.
You can see the parade from The Historic York Inn. Or, walk a block down to Market Street for a front-row view.
We’ve reserved rooms for visitors to the parade at a special price of $75 per night, which includes a hot, home-cooked breakfast – including green eggs and milk if you’d like to keep the theme going. Be sure to mention the St. Patrick’s Day Parade to reserve your room at this discounted price.
Learn more about the 25th Annual York Saint Patrick’s Day Parade at this link.
www.saintpatricksdayparade.com/york/index.htm
Email us at YorkInn@gmail.com or call us at 410-980-6747 to make your reservations today.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Stay in our Mansion for the Mid-Atlantic Garden Show!
The Historic York Inn is proud to be on the preferred list of places to stay for the Mid-Atlantic Garden Show.
The big event takes place from February 28 to March 2. But you’re welcome to extend your stay to enjoy other area sights and still take advantage of our special Garden Show rate.
The Garden Show features enchanting display gardens, thousands of flowers, a bustling garden market, workshops and free seminars, musical entertainment, and a Standard Flower Show. It's a must-see for all gardeners!
We’re excited to open our historic, Victorian mansion to you. Last year, we were on the York Home and Garden Tour, and we’re also on the York Historic Walking Tour. Ask anyone who knows the history of York about the Smyser house or the Smyser-Bair house, and they’ll tell you exactly where it is. You can read more about the mansion and its history in the posts below.
We have reserved rooms for Garden Show exhibitors and visitors for 2008 at a special Show price of $75 per night, which includes a hot, home-cooked breakfast. Be sure to mention the Mid-Atlantic Garden Show to reserve your room at this discounted price.
Read more about the Mid-Atlantic Garden Show by visiting their website.
http://www.midatlanticgardenshow.com/
Just email us at YorkInn@gmail.com or call us at 410-980-6747 to make your reservations today.
Reservations: YorkInn@gmail.com
The big event takes place from February 28 to March 2. But you’re welcome to extend your stay to enjoy other area sights and still take advantage of our special Garden Show rate.
The Garden Show features enchanting display gardens, thousands of flowers, a bustling garden market, workshops and free seminars, musical entertainment, and a Standard Flower Show. It's a must-see for all gardeners!
We’re excited to open our historic, Victorian mansion to you. Last year, we were on the York Home and Garden Tour, and we’re also on the York Historic Walking Tour. Ask anyone who knows the history of York about the Smyser house or the Smyser-Bair house, and they’ll tell you exactly where it is. You can read more about the mansion and its history in the posts below.
We have reserved rooms for Garden Show exhibitors and visitors for 2008 at a special Show price of $75 per night, which includes a hot, home-cooked breakfast. Be sure to mention the Mid-Atlantic Garden Show to reserve your room at this discounted price.
Read more about the Mid-Atlantic Garden Show by visiting their website.
http://www.midatlanticgardenshow.com/
Just email us at YorkInn@gmail.com or call us at 410-980-6747 to make your reservations today.
Reservations: YorkInn@gmail.com
Friday, January 18, 2008
Call this Historic, Luxury Mansion Your Home
This amazing mansion was recently featured on national television for its rich history and luxurious charm. Now, we're opening this luxury mansion to you!
Rooms and suites, furnished and unfurnished, long-term and short, are available in this historic mansion on South Beaver Street in the historic district of downtown York, Pennsylvania.
Walking distance from the historic market, visitors’ center, historic theaters, museums, new baseball stadium, shops, office and government buildings, the college, rail trail, park, even the Articles of Confederation – in the center of it all.
Living in luxury can be more affordable than you think. Nightly rates rival those of corporate hotels, but what you find here is much more impressive than anything you’ll find at your average hotel.
There are a number of options available. Rent a room, 2-bedroom suite, or 3-bedroom suite, complete with antique furniture and decorations, or unfurnished if you prefer. There's also a downstairs office or bedroom with a separate entrance in a commercially zoned area.
Utilities -- gas, electric, and water -- are included in the rent prices. And living in living in historic luxury like this is more affordable than you may think.
All renters are granted shared access to large dining room, eat-in kitchen, and the elaborately decorated, formal parlor -- as well as laundry and storage facilities in the three-room basement.
The house will impress your friends, family, and visitors. It was featured on the program “If Walls Could Talk” on HGTV on Christmas Eve. The woodwork, hand plastered medallions and molding, herringbone, inlayed floors, stained glass windows, gold-plated, hand-crafted Pier mirrors, antique chandeliers and light fixtures, gasolier, 12-foot ceilings, 9-foot tall windows, curved walls, and elaborate decorations will amaze you.
Short-term stays are fine. This was once a successful Bed & Breakfast, so it's well suited for shorter stays. Coming to town for the Antique Festival or Garden Show, or another of York's popular events? Let us know and we'll reserve a room for you.
The formal parlor is perfect for events as well: readings, meetings, receptions, gatherings, you name it.
Email us for more details. Rooms and suites are available NOW -- whether you want to stay for one year or one night.
See the beautiful pictures and read about the rich history below.
Email us to set up a tour, reserve a room or suite, or ask questions. We look forward to personally welcoming you to the Historic York Inn.
yorkinn@gmail.com
Thursday, January 3, 2008
The Parlor
The formal parlor features Gold leaf, hand-crafted Pier mirrors.
An appraiser sponsored by HGTV said that the set of mirrors is literally one-of-a-kind. There is no other known set like this one in the world.
The mirrors were commissioned by owner Henry Smyser in the mid 1800s and hand crafted in Italy. He then had them transported by ship to the United States. Gold from Henry's own California Gold Rush expedition (documented at the local museum) was used to leaf the mirrors. The mirrors also serve as drape covers and plant stands.
The parlor also features two stunning marble mantles, an antique crystal chandelier, enormous double doors with ornate hinges and door knobs, and furniture once used by the Smyser-Bair family.
Welcome to a Home with History
Welcome to The Historic York Inn, also known as The Smyser-Bair House.
The Smyser-Bair House is a historic mansion located at 30 South Beaver Street in the historic downtown center of York, Pennsylvania.
The historic mansion was featured on national television in December 2007 for its rich history and elaborate, one-of-a-kind features.
The home was purchased by Dr. Henry Smyser in the mid-1800s. It then went to his son-in-law, Robert C. Bair. The last family member to own the home left it to the historical society in 1979.
In the 1980s and 1990s, the Smyser-Bair House was operated as a successful Bed and Breakfast. Its success was due in part to it's beauty and history, and in part due to it's central location to York, Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Hershey, Lancaster, Baltimore, Washington DC, and a number of interesting sights nearby, making it a perfect place for an extended vacation of day trips.
Now, The Historic York Inn is maintained as a residence as well as a live-in museum. Decorated with antique furniture and maintaining the look and feel of a mansion from the 1800s, the home features well-preserved details from the past, including gold-leaf, Italian, handcrafted Pier mirrors covered by gold from Henry Smyser’s own Gold Rush expedition, crystal chandeliers, hand-crafted ceiling medallions and crown molding, stained-glass windows with family crests, antique, 100 percent porcelain sink and water closet, 9 to 12 foot ceilings throughout the home, hand-cast, iron window heads, stunning mantles and marble fireplace surrounds, a second floor balcony, and a beautiful mural out back where the stable once stood in the brick courtyard.
In addition to being the residence of its owners, The Historic York Inn has rooms and suites, furnished and unfurnished, for rent to tenants who appreciate fine, historic homes.
There are a number of options in this spacious mansion, and all options include shared use of the large eat-in kitchen, sunken dining room, and elaborate parlor as well as the laundry facilities and storage in the 3-room cellar.
Annual, semi-annual, and short-term rentals are all available. You’re welcome at the Historic York Inn / Smyser-Bair House whether you want to stay for one year or one night.
The owners plan to re-establish The Historic York Inn as a bed and breakfast with an interest in preserving and sharing the rich history of the home. Until then, contact the owners, for details on how you can rent a room, office, studio, meeting space, or arrange for a tour of the Smyser-Bair House.
Send an email to Yorkinn@gmail.com.
The Smyser-Bair House is a historic mansion located at 30 South Beaver Street in the historic downtown center of York, Pennsylvania.
The historic mansion was featured on national television in December 2007 for its rich history and elaborate, one-of-a-kind features.
The home was purchased by Dr. Henry Smyser in the mid-1800s. It then went to his son-in-law, Robert C. Bair. The last family member to own the home left it to the historical society in 1979.
In the 1980s and 1990s, the Smyser-Bair House was operated as a successful Bed and Breakfast. Its success was due in part to it's beauty and history, and in part due to it's central location to York, Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Hershey, Lancaster, Baltimore, Washington DC, and a number of interesting sights nearby, making it a perfect place for an extended vacation of day trips.
Now, The Historic York Inn is maintained as a residence as well as a live-in museum. Decorated with antique furniture and maintaining the look and feel of a mansion from the 1800s, the home features well-preserved details from the past, including gold-leaf, Italian, handcrafted Pier mirrors covered by gold from Henry Smyser’s own Gold Rush expedition, crystal chandeliers, hand-crafted ceiling medallions and crown molding, stained-glass windows with family crests, antique, 100 percent porcelain sink and water closet, 9 to 12 foot ceilings throughout the home, hand-cast, iron window heads, stunning mantles and marble fireplace surrounds, a second floor balcony, and a beautiful mural out back where the stable once stood in the brick courtyard.
In addition to being the residence of its owners, The Historic York Inn has rooms and suites, furnished and unfurnished, for rent to tenants who appreciate fine, historic homes.
There are a number of options in this spacious mansion, and all options include shared use of the large eat-in kitchen, sunken dining room, and elaborate parlor as well as the laundry facilities and storage in the 3-room cellar.
Annual, semi-annual, and short-term rentals are all available. You’re welcome at the Historic York Inn / Smyser-Bair House whether you want to stay for one year or one night.
The owners plan to re-establish The Historic York Inn as a bed and breakfast with an interest in preserving and sharing the rich history of the home. Until then, contact the owners, for details on how you can rent a room, office, studio, meeting space, or arrange for a tour of the Smyser-Bair House.
Send an email to Yorkinn@gmail.com.
The Grand Staircase
The Grand staircase in the foyer outside the parlor is one of two in the home, as seen from inside the parlor here. Note the elaborate carved wood along the edges of the stairs, and the large, solid banisters that begin at the ground floor and soar all the way to the 4th floor.
The Reiman Room
The Reiman Room features a beautiful mantle, an antique Gasolier from the 1800s that has been carefully converted to an electric light, and an elaborate, built-in pier mirror with detailed carving. Three tall windows look out the front and side. The rich, red walls add to the stately feel of this room.
The Groff Room
The Groff Room features an antique oak bed painstakingly converted to a queen, an amazing marble mantle. It also features a built-in book shelf, an antique light fixtures, lithographs from Williamsburg, and private access to the second-floor balcony. With its green walls and handsome decorations, this room has a bit of a hunter’s lodge feel to it and is perfect for the adventurous visitor.
The Lanius Room
The Lanius Room features a unique curved wall, and the beautiful, inlaid floors include a design that curves right along with it. The room also features a built-in Pier mirror. The room is named for Henry Smyser’s mother, Ms. Lanius, which was also his middle name. This room, with its floral wallpaper and antique sewing machine, is a tribute to mothers everywhere.
Historic Decorations
The Smyser-Bair House is an important and well-respected historical site to York, Pennsylvania. And since York is the nation’s first capitol, where the founding fathers signed the original Articles of Confederation, it is arguable that this home is an important one to all of America.
Ask anyone who knows the history of York about the Smyser house or the Smyser-Bair house, and they’ll tell you exactly where it is, along with a story or two about its history.
In fact, one person’s dissertation focused on the importance of the historic mansion.
The Historic York Inn is on the Federal Government's National Register of Historic Places as well as the York Historic Walking Tour.
It was featured on national television as recently as December 2007 for its rich history, unique embellishments, and luxurious charm.
A U.S. President even made plans to stay here. Charles Dickens said the best steak he ever ate was right up the street. The home was even opened up to victims of the recent Katrina disaster, which garnered a letter of appreciation from the mayor.
Make your own mark in the history of the Historic York Inn by reserving a room or suite now. Just email us at YorkInn@gmail.com.
The Quickel Suite
The Quickell Suite is a two-room suite that includes two smaller rooms off of a private staircase above it. The room pictured here, from the suite, includes a remote-control gas fireplace where the original fireplace once stood. The suite also includes private access to the second-floor balcony, a large bathroom, and a huge walk-in closet. In recent years, it has been known as the owner’s suite.The Balcony
The L-shaped balcony overlooks the beautiful garden and brick courtyard out back. Chairs and tables make it a nice place to lounge when the weather is nice, the birds are singing, the sun in shining, and a breeze dances across the balcony.
The Parlor
The parlor features Gold leaf, hand-crafted Pier mirrors. An appraiser sponsored by HGTV said that the set of mirrors is literally one-of-a-kind. The mirrors were commissioned by owner Henry Smyser in the mid 1800s and delivered from Italy. Gold from Henry's own California Gold Rush adventure (documented at the local museum) was used to cover the mirrors. The parlor also features two stunning mantles and furniture owned and used in the home by the Smyser-Bair family.
The Inn is Open
Welcome to The Historic York Inn, also known as The Smyser-Bair House.
The Smyser-Bair House is a historic mansion located at 30 South Beaver Street in the historic downtown center of York, Pennsylvania.
The historic mansion was featured on national television in December 2007 for its rich history and elaborate, one-of-a-kind features.
The home was purchased by Surgeon and local celebrity Henry Smyser in the mid-1800s. It then went to his son-in-law, Robert C. Bair. The last family member to own the home left it to the historical society in 1979.
In the 1980s and 1990s, the Smyser-Bair House was operated as a successful Bed & Breakfast. Its success was due in part to it's beauty and history, and in part due to it's central location to York, Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Hershey, Lancaster, Baltimore, Washington DC, and a number of interesting sights nearby, making it a perfect place for an extended vacation of day trips.
Now, The Historic York Inn is maintained as a residence as well as a live-in museum. Decorated with antique furniture and maintaining the look and feel of a mansion from the 1800s, the home features well-preserved details from the past, including gold-leaf, Italian, handcrafted pier mirrors, crystal chandeliers, hand-crafted ceiling medallions and crown molding, stained-glass windows with family crests, antique, 100 percent porcelain sink and water closet, 9 and 12 foot ceilings throughout, hand-cast, iron window heads, stunning mantles and marble fireplace surrounds, a second floor balcony, and a beautiful mural out back where the stable once stood in the brick courtyard.
In addition to being the residence of its owners, The Historic York Inn has rooms and suites, furnished and unfurnished, for rent to tenants who appreciate fine, historic homes. There are a number of options in this spacious home, and all options include shared use of the large eat-in kitchen, sunken dining room, and elaborate parlor as well as the laundry facilities and storage in the basement.
Annual, semi-annual, and short-term rentals are all available.
In the future, the owners hope to re-establish The Historic York Inn as a bed and breakfast with an interest in preserving and sharing the rich history of the home. Until then, contact the owners for details on how you can rent a room, office, studio, meeting space, or arrange for a tour of the Smyser-Bair House.
Just email YorkInn@gmail.com
The Smyser-Bair House is a historic mansion located at 30 South Beaver Street in the historic downtown center of York, Pennsylvania.
The historic mansion was featured on national television in December 2007 for its rich history and elaborate, one-of-a-kind features.
The home was purchased by Surgeon and local celebrity Henry Smyser in the mid-1800s. It then went to his son-in-law, Robert C. Bair. The last family member to own the home left it to the historical society in 1979.
In the 1980s and 1990s, the Smyser-Bair House was operated as a successful Bed & Breakfast. Its success was due in part to it's beauty and history, and in part due to it's central location to York, Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Hershey, Lancaster, Baltimore, Washington DC, and a number of interesting sights nearby, making it a perfect place for an extended vacation of day trips.
Now, The Historic York Inn is maintained as a residence as well as a live-in museum. Decorated with antique furniture and maintaining the look and feel of a mansion from the 1800s, the home features well-preserved details from the past, including gold-leaf, Italian, handcrafted pier mirrors, crystal chandeliers, hand-crafted ceiling medallions and crown molding, stained-glass windows with family crests, antique, 100 percent porcelain sink and water closet, 9 and 12 foot ceilings throughout, hand-cast, iron window heads, stunning mantles and marble fireplace surrounds, a second floor balcony, and a beautiful mural out back where the stable once stood in the brick courtyard.
In addition to being the residence of its owners, The Historic York Inn has rooms and suites, furnished and unfurnished, for rent to tenants who appreciate fine, historic homes. There are a number of options in this spacious home, and all options include shared use of the large eat-in kitchen, sunken dining room, and elaborate parlor as well as the laundry facilities and storage in the basement.
Annual, semi-annual, and short-term rentals are all available.
In the future, the owners hope to re-establish The Historic York Inn as a bed and breakfast with an interest in preserving and sharing the rich history of the home. Until then, contact the owners for details on how you can rent a room, office, studio, meeting space, or arrange for a tour of the Smyser-Bair House.
Just email YorkInn@gmail.com
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