Category Archives: photography

York’s First Photographer–William Wagner, 1845

Posted on March 24, 2011 by june lloyd

Daguerreotype of William Wagner In I recent post on multi-talented Yorker William Wagner, I mentioned that besides being a nationally known engraver and maker of seals, artist, banker, and municipal officer, Wagner was York’s first known resident photographer. In 1845 … Continue reading →

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Hurry to See York County “Then and Now”

Posted on January 13, 2011 by june lloyd

I like to take an old photo, a postcard or even a drawing and go out and take a current photo of the same site to compare how much has, or hasn’t, changed. I’ve been known to dodge traffic and … Continue reading →

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York Photographer Took Excellent Enduring Photographs

Posted on September 9, 2009 by june lloyd

The York Fair is rolling around again, with its entertainment, rides, animals, games, races, food and prizes. Take a stroll around the exhibition halls. The fair continues a long tradition of giving out awards for York County’s best. Talented Glenalvin … Continue reading →

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York Monument Maker Offers Photo Tombstones

Posted on December 18, 2008 by june lloyd

It was the late 1850s and photography was becoming quite popular in the area, so much so that E. A. King was offering monuments adorned with your likeness. If that didn’t interest you, King also advertised that he could give … Continue reading →

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Goodridge Wasn’t the Only Photographer in York

Posted on November 26, 2007 by june lloyd

One hundred and fifty years ago York Countians loved to have their photograph taken. The art of practical photography was less than 20 years old, but there were at least two outstanding photographers in York. We seem to hear most … Continue reading →

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