About this blog
I've been editor of the York (Pa.) Daily Record/Sunday News for 8 years and managing editor of the newspaper for 15 years before that. So, York Town Square explores the rapidly changing world of journalism. And I studied York/Adams' history in graduate school, have written six books about these fascinating southcentral Pennsylvania counties and serve on the York County (Pa.) Heritage Trust board. So, this blog deals with regional history. Often, journalism and history meet here. They're part of a continuum anyway. My hope is that this site intrigues readers on both accounts in giving a daily dose of journalism/history. Or history/journalism. Contact me at jem@ydr.com or become friends on Facebook or follower on Twitter, @JamesMcClure.
Monthly Archives: June 2008
Mile-a-minute weed’s York County origin questioned
Motorists on Interstate 83 can see treeless land near Lake Redman. The York Water Co., owner of this water supply lake, has cut down the trees because of their age and mile-a-minute weed damage. An expert gardener once wrote in … Continue reading
Conewago crossing near Manchester hot spot for years – Part II
Ed Beck of the Manchester area saw recent York Town Square photos of a trolley car crossing the Conewago Creek, submitted by kinsman Ed Beck of York Township. He put forth this drawing, part of an old flier designed to … Continue reading
Poster highlights the life of a Civil War soldier
This Civil War poster can be accessed at http://www.inyork.com/gettysburg. Readers can pan or scroll to read the presentation. Background posts: Gettysburg Visitors Center gets buzz but courts to decide about old cyclorama, Gettysburg battlefield produces steady supply of news and … Continue reading
For decades, York’s underground comfort stations spelled relief
The comfort stations under York’s Continental Square have historical origins. Background posts: Foustown now a ghost town: Raid there once netted 300 barrels of quality firewater, Brewery profits produced landmark West York mansion, ‘Good grief, how long has that pool … Continue reading
History-making evening on rebel occupation of York could turn into daylong symposium
Confederate Gen. Jubal Early issued this handbill touting his magnanimity in not burning the town. Some people in York saw the address as an attempt to undermine the authority of the U.S. government. Background posts: The horrors of Civil War … Continue reading
Old-time York bike shop: ‘It’s like a store that time forgot’
Charlotte Halpin and others from C.B. ‘Red’ Klinedinst’s bike shop pose outside the store at 113-117 S. Duke St. in York, circa 1950. Now it appears the shop’s days are numbered. Background posts: Cyclist uses legs on York County rail … Continue reading
York County book ‘All in One Room’ ready for readers
‘All in One Room,’ a 100-page book on one-room schools in York County and beyond, is back from the printers. To order the $34.95 book, call 717-767-6397, stop by 1891 Loucks Road or York Borders or check on the Web … Continue reading
Residents did not ‘admire’ York County village named after critic Voltaire
The Big Mount house in Paradise Township where Confederate Gen. Jubal Early stayed on June 27, 1863, was up for sale when this photo was taken in 2004. The next day, the three rebel brigades accompanying Early tramped through along … Continue reading
The four York bloggers speak
Brad Smith, dressed as a Confederate corporal, took part in the 2005 dramatization of York’s surrender to rebel forces in June 1863. The re-enactment is scheduled again this year, along with a panel presentation on the occupation of York and … Continue reading
At one time, York’s five-and-dimes lived up to their names
McCrory’s was one of leading five-and-dime stores in downtown York in the 20th century. Murphy’s, at the left of this picture, was perhaps the most visible on the corner of York’s Continental Square. McCrory’s longtime Springettsbury Township warehouse will soon … Continue reading
