Category Archives: Retail

The York Galleria Mall boasts four main anchors: The Bon-Ton, Sears, J.C. Penney, and Boscov’s. Three of these chains anchored the 100 block of West Market Street for several decades in the mid-20th century. The Bon-Ton opened as a one-room … Continue reading →

McCrory’s five and dime store was a staple on the first block of West Market Street throughout much of the 20th century. The first McCrory store was opened by John G. McCrorey in Scottsdale, Pennsylvania in 1892. The small chain … Continue reading →

When it opened its doors in 1912, Jacks of York was located on East Market Street, adjacent to the York Trust Company building. The new fashion store offered apparel for both men and women. In 1924, the popular retailer relocated … Continue reading →

From the late 1800s through much of the 20th century, P. Wiest’s Sons Department Store was a fixture on West Market Street, not far from Continental Square. The store began in Dover in 1843, but soon relocated to the 200 … Continue reading →

Now that the vibrant Autumn colors are fading to burnt orange and we awake many mornings to find frost on our lawns, thoughts are turning to the rapidly approaching holiday season. A few radio stations are already previewing holiday music, … Continue reading →