Category Archives: W. Manchester Twp.

York Author’s Success Builds Dream House

Posted on May 28, 2010 by june lloyd

Home of Katharine Haviland-Taylor I really enjoy it when a York countian from the past that I am researching turns out to be a nice person. Sculptor Charles Rudy was such a person, and so was author Katharine Haviland-Taylor. Their … Continue reading →

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Pottery Hill Was the Place to Buy Gifts in York County

Posted on May 8, 2010 by june lloyd

Former Pottery Hill store Remember the Pottery Hill store west of York? It’s in West Manchester Township, on the right at the top of the hill after you cross the railroad tracks and before you get to Zarfos Road. The … Continue reading →

Posted in 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, manufacturing, potters, retail stores, shopping, Universal York, W. Manchester Twp., York County | Leave a comment

York County Hunter Concealed Charm in Shotgun

Posted on December 1, 2009 by june lloyd

Not having any luck hunting for game? You might want to try the charm above, shared by a friend who found it rolled up and tucked into the stock of his grandfather’s century-old shotgun. His grandfather was born in 1887. … Continue reading →

Posted in 1890s, 1900s, charms, Dallastown, hunting, Jackson Township, pow-wows, Universal York, W. Manchester Twp., York County | Leave a comment

York Potato Chip Manufacturer Developed Snack Vending Machine

Posted on November 12, 2009 by june lloyd

Wouldn’t you know it? As soon as I think I’m done learning about local potato chip history, something else pops up. Did you ever think about who first came up with dispensing the little bags of potato chips and other … Continue reading →

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York County Man Miffed He Didn’t Get Tax Collector Job

Posted on April 2, 2008 by june lloyd

Every April our thoughts, mostly bad, turn to taxes. Back in 1833, Peter Bott got really upset when he was passed over for tax collector of West Manchester Township.

Posted in 1830s, local government, politics, taxation, Universal York, W. Manchester Twp., York County | 2 Comments

York County Commissioners Paid $324 a Year

Posted on February 21, 2008 by june lloyd

1830 William Wagner watercolor of the York County Almshouse. Most of you probably cringe along with me when you see some of the figures we spend as a county today. I’m sure the reaction was the same in 1838 when … Continue reading →

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