The century-old wood frame structure, built in several sections at the intersection of West Philadelphia and North Hartley streets, has seen better days. An occupancy permit hanging in a dusty frame is dated 1997 and 1998.
The restaurant was known for its fish trade. George Stubbs, a commenter on York Blog once said, great crab cakes when asked what he remembered about the cafe. There are three walk-in freezers of different vintages behind the kitchen area.
While recently touring the building, project manager Kevin Hubbell said that the C.S Davidson Inc. engineering firm looked at it, and it s in pretty poor shape, unfortunately.there s a lot of temporary shoring in place, but it s just too far gone unfortunately.