The Haines Shoe House and Programmatic Architecture

Course | Registration opens 5/19/2025 8:00 AM EDT

Penn State York, 1031 Edgecomb Avenue York, PA 17403-3398 United States
Main Classroom Bldg, Conference Center, 31 B and C
Members and nonmembers
6/13/2025 (one day)
11:00 AM-12:30 PM EDT on Fri
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$8.00

The Haines Shoe House and Programmatic Architecture

Course | Registration opens 5/19/2025 8:00 AM EDT

The Haines Shoe House in Hellam Township, York County, PA is an excellent example of programmatic architecture. In the twentieth century, buildings were constructed to advertise products and grab the attention of motorists as they traveled along the highway. Discover the history of York's most famous roadside attraction and other unusual buildings across the country.

Tom Davidson

Tom Davidson has been studying Lincoln Highway history across Pennsylvania for more than twenty years. He has written feature articles for the Lincoln Highway Journal and the Journal of York County Heritage. In 2019, he formed Lincoln Highway Legacy to promote and protect Lincoln Highway transportation history across south central Pennsylvania. Go to www.lincolnhighwaypa.com for more information.