1、2012 Annual ReportReflects Our Present Strength and FutureVision 2013 commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Civil War invasion of York andGettysburg.The York Water Company was 47 years old.As can be seen by the firehydrant in the lower corner of the front cover:Even under enemy occupation,theCom
2、pany provided uninterrupted water service.Yorks Civil War Era Water Supply York was a thriving community in 1863 and the largest northern town to fall under enemy occupation.The York Water Company had a pumping station(above),two reservoirs,and an advanced systemof cast iron distribution pipes and f
3、ire hydrants.In 1863,Yorks two reservoirs(above)held about five million gallons of water.Todays reservoirs hold over two billion gallons.Troops Training During Civil WarU.S.Army troops training at Camp Scott,York,Pennsylvania in 1861.Drawings,front cover and above,by Folk Artist Lewis Miller(1796-18
4、82)from the collection of the York County Heritage Trust,York,Pennsylvania.The York Water Companys Tradition of Strong Leadership and Vision is Reflected in The Accomplishments of the Past and Present.150 years ago and just prior to the Battle of Gettysburg,the town of York wasoccupied by the Confed
5、erate Army.York was the largest northern town occupied during the CivilWar.In late June 1863,the present York Water Company Administrative Building at 124 East Market Streetwas the office of the former U.S.Attorney General and Secretary of State(Jeremiah S.Black)under PresidentJames Buchanan.The Con
6、federate Army posted a guard at the front and rear of the structure during theoccupation of York.Fortunately,the York Water Company facilities were not damaged or destroyed by the Confederate Army-and water service was continuously provided to the community throughout the occupation.One of the large