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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: Samuel Small
Yorkers travelled when it wasn’t so easy
My recent trip to Egypt with a group from York County Heritage Trust reminded me of a photo in the YCHT Library/Archives collection of some former Yorkers who also went to see the Sphinx, pyramids and the other ancient sights. … Continue reading
Posted in 1890s, 1900s, architecture, travel, Uncategorized, Universal York, York County
Tagged Egypt, Reinhardt Dempwolf, Samuel Small
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