Warehime/Myers Mansion Endowment Fund

Established in 2006

J. William Warehime held a place in his heart for the Myers Mansion on Baltimore Street in Hanover. He grew up across the street from the mansion, and appreciated its neo-classic style and beauty. Imagine his joy when, in 1997, he was able to purchase the mansion from the family of the original owner. Mr. Warehime realized the historic importance of the Warehime-Myers Mansion, as it is now known, which was built around 1911 as the residence of Clinton N. Myers, a partner in the Hanover Shoe Company. The mansion boasts an original bowling alley in the basement, intricately squared designed oak floors, a solarium, and large, enclosed porches. According to the Hanover Area Historical Society, the building has changed very little over time, and is in excellent condition.

When Mr. Warehime passed away in January 2008, he had already put into place a plan to take care of his beloved mansion. It was his dream to make this property available to the public to enjoy, and also to ensure that proper care was taken to maintain the residence in pristine condition. But he knew that donating the Mansion, its contents, and grounds to the Hanover Area Historical Society was only part of the solution. “Mr. Warehime realized that the Historical Society does not have adequate funding to maintain the building,” said James E. Schuman, President, “so he generously established an endowment with York County Community Foundation for the specific purpose of supporting the property. This endowment allows the Society to pay the operating expenses and maintenance of the property, and even provides funding for capital improvement.” The Society is delighted to be the recipient of Mr. Warehime’s generosity and community-mindedness in seeing that this important piece of Hanover’s history will be preserved, and is appreciative of the Community Foundations’ assistance in helping to make it happen, according to Keith Mummert, Assistant Treasurer of the Society. “Mr. Warehime had a passion for a wonderful piece of Hanover’s history,” said Mr. Mummert. “It is our responsibility to preserve our heritage so that it is not lost to the next generations. Because of Mr. Warehime’s foresight, we at the Society can now make part of our past come to life.”