Category Archives: New York

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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Any Old Union Pacific Railroad Bonds Around?

Posted on January 9, 2008 by june lloyd

A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that, judging by the ads from real estate agents in other areas trying to entice York County buyers, this area must have been quite prosperous in the late 1860s. Merchants and other entrepreneurs … Continue reading →

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