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: March 2009
Dense ‘The Shrewsbury’ meteorite named after York County town where it was found
A meteor shower amazed – and frightened – York countians in 1833. But it left behind nothing like the meteorite found in 1907 in the Shrewsbury area. Here, the Perseid Meteor Shower shower visit the skies in a photograph published … Continue reading
Bucolic Outdoor Country Club started in busy York neighborhood
The original Outdoor Country Club stands in The Avenues in this photo from the publication, “Northwest York, 1884-1984.” Background posts: On Eisenhower’s Country Club of York golf round: He turned in a ‘commendable score’ and Exploring ornate Springdale, sunken ballroom, … Continue reading
York vs. Lancaster, Pa: The American War of the Roses still rages
The decorative white rose from the facade of the White Rose Bar & Grill came down recently, to be replanted at nearby Sovereign Bank Stadium. Background posts: Revs will easily pass 1969′s full-season attendance stats and Baseball’s Methuselah played for … Continue reading
Meditate on these names of brave York countians who paid ultimate price in Vietnam War
The proposed Vietnam Veterans Monument, to honor those who died in the Vietnam War, will be located in the left angle of the triangular parcel where the carnival is located in this photograph at the York Expo Center. The rest … Continue reading
York County quality-of-life groups seeking to regain magic cooperation of York Plan
The caption with this photo identifies community leaders about 50 years ago. It shows heirs of York leaders from the 19th century. For example, Beauchamp Smith is a descendent of S. Morgan Smith and P.H. Glatfelter III is in the … Continue reading
Site places readers in the footsteps of the Civil War in York County and beyond
This illustration, from the York Daily Record/Sunday News and drawing from the title of the popular Civil War book, shows in broad brush the Confederate advance across York County in late June 1863. Wrightsville became the east-most point of the … Continue reading
Blog posts update Camp Security, Susquehannock forts, other current topics
A Revolutionary War prisoner of war camp grew up near the present 204th Street in New York City. York County history spokesman believe a local camp, Camp Security in present-day Springettsbury Township, was constructed in similar fasion. Terraces used in … Continue reading
York County sacrificed on homefront and war front to aid Allies in World War II – Part II
The (York, Pa.) Gazette and Daily published this advertisement illustration on Aug. 15, 1945 – in celebration of V-J Day. Here, The Chic, 33 W. Market St., observes women’s contribution in winning World War II. Background posts: York County sacrificed … Continue reading
York County sacrificed on homefront and war front to aid Allies in World War II – Part I
York County industrial leaders turned out in large numbers for a dinner at the Yorktowne Hotel in World War II. The York Plan resulting from their cooperation became a national model. Background posts: All York Corporation/Johnson Controls posts from the … Continue reading
Collector searching for Western Maryland Railroad memorabilia
The Western Maryland Railroad ‘Head House’ is part of redevelopment plans in the Northwest Triangle of York. The 1,600-square-foot building maybe transformed into commercial or retail space. (See additional photo below.) Background posts: Blue caboose in Red Lion? ‘Yes sir … Continue reading
