History and Hospitality in Continental Square

One South Boutique Hotel & Event Venue and the history behind their building

BY BRENDAN SALYARDS | MANAGER, ECONOMIC INITIATIVES

Since the mid-19th century, the Southeast Corner of Continental Square has been home to the building that we know today as One South George Street. Throughout its 173-year history, the building has been redeveloped at least three times, gaining, losing, and subsequently regaining stories as various owners have adapted the building to suit their needs. Since 2019, the building has been owned by O.N.E. Hospitality Group, which has been working to complete its new vision for the building.

The combination of an event space and hotel within one building in Downtown York makes One South Boutique a unique location for weddings, baby showers, conferences, and other special events. The flexible venue can be decorated for any event and patrons wishing to reserve the hotel rooms and the venue can do so at a block rate.

From an operations standpoint, The Boutique Hotel, occupying the fourth floor of the building, is at the cutting edge of the hospitality industry. Guests check in to their rooms through a totally automated system providing added convenience for travelers. The open-concept rooms are tastefully decorated with modern décor and furnishings. Hotel patrons are encouraged to visit local businesses during their stay, and touch screen systems allow guests to browse local restaurants’ offerings and receive recommendations based on their preferences. The hotel’s location in the heart of Downtown York provides patrons with a breadth of options within walking distance.

O.N.E. Hospitality Group’s future plans for the building include expanding the hotel by building out the third floor with additional guest rooms, as well as fully launching , a restaurant specializing in ramen, with a planned opening in Fall 2023.

One South Boutique Hotel & Venue | 1 S. George Street, York, PA 17401 | 717.220.5330 | onesouthyork.com

Credit: York County History Center

ONE SOUTH GEORGE STREET TIMELINE

1850 - The building located at One South George Street is constructed by John Hartman. At the time, it was the tallest building in York.

1933 - Futer Bros. Jewelers relocates to the Hartman Building from their original location at 166 West Market Street.

1967 - The Futer Family purchases the Hartman Building, reduces the building from seven stories to three stories and adds a modern façade, of which the first floor is still visible today.

2006 - Futer Bros. Jewelers relocates from the building – now known as the Futer Building – to its current location in East York.

2019 - Building is purchased by O.N.E Hospitality Group, owned and operated by Toni Calderone, and is redeveloped. The second floor is occupied by an event venue and the fifth floor houses office space.

2023 - Boutique Hotel opens to the public with five guest rooms on the fourth floor available to rent.