NEWS: Yorktown Design Committee Considers New Waterfront Enhancements

Projects include permanent pavilion at Freight Shed and tributes to General Lafayette, French soldiers

A new marker honoring Lafayette’s 1784 return to Yorktown could be installed west of the L-shaped pier.

At its June 25 meeting, the Historic Yorktown Design Committee reviewed several proposals aimed at enhancing the historic charm and educational appeal of the village’s waterfront. Projects included a new permanent pavilion, memorial and educational signage, and improvements to existing structures—all evaluated for alignment with the Yorktown Design Guidelines.

Freight Shed Pavilion

York County proposed replacing the existing canvas tent behind the Freight Shed with a permanent 60-by-40-foot pavilion. The structure would feature a gabled roof, synthetic slate tiles, white PVC-wrapped wood columns, and roll-down screens. Designed to reflect traditional Yorktown architecture, the pavilion is intended to complement surrounding buildings without obstructing views. Repairs to the Freight Shed doors, including the addition of black metal-framed glass doors, were also included in the plan. Sta…