Category Archives: competitions

Former York Student Remembers Freedom Train

Posted on September 29, 2009 by june lloyd

Freedom Train Scrapbooks In a recent York Sunday News column I wrote about the 1948 Freedom Train visit to York. I mentioned that there were scrapbooks about the train at the York County Heritage Trust Library/Archives. There are two scrapbooks, … Continue reading →

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Horse Racing at the York Fair

Posted on June 6, 2009 by june lloyd

Racing was featured at the York Fair for many years. It was so popular in 1867 that the races rained out the last day of the fair were held some days later in front of a sizable crowd. See below … Continue reading →

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York Post Office Statues Show Spiritual Side

Posted on February 2, 2009 by june lloyd

York Post Office Sculptures A recent post on the sculptures inside the front doors of the downtown York Post Office dwelt on their artistic and historical value. I received an email from a friend pointing out their spiritual qualities. Click … Continue reading →

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York, PA-Made Pullman Beats Out Other 20 Horsepower Cars

Posted on April 11, 2008 by june lloyd

Automobile manufacturing was booming in York a hundred years ago. One of the most successful was the Pullman automobile, made by the York Motor Car Company. Manufacturers entered the cars in all kinds of races and competition to capture the … Continue reading →

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York Going to the Dogs for Over 100 Years

Posted on February 15, 2008 by june lloyd

It seems like every year we hear of York County connections to the premier Westminster Kennel Club dog show. Just this year a toy poodle from Dillsburg named Vikki won the best of breed to make it to the finals. … Continue reading →

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