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York, Pa., really is the center of the universe, especially when you consider its place in historical events. Local historian June Lloyd looks at how things have converged on our hometown, past and present. Tag cloud
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Tag Archives: Dinner Bell Restaurant
More mid-twentieth century York restaurants
Two of the restaurants York County Heritage Trust Assistant Librarian Victoria Miller has included in her case exhibit of 1930s-1960s photos (see previous post) bring back memories in my family. Maybe yours too? I remember the Ramona Restaurant, mostly how … Continue reading
Posted in 1930s, 1940s, restaurants, Universal York, York County
Tagged Dinner Bell Restaurant, Ramona Restaurant
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