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: December 2009
Linked in with neat York County, Pa., history stuff – Dec. 21, 2009
This cookbook, circa 1916, has been reprinted and distributed to the York County Heritage Trust (717-848-1587, www.yorkheritage.org) and (York Hospital, 717-851-3417) to sell to the public. The cookbook is packed with recipes of the day. More to come on this … Continue reading
Can anyone identify location of Eagle’s Rock near York, Pa.?
This photo shows an unidentified trio at Eagle’s Rock near York almost a century ago. (See two more photos of this scene below.) Also of interest: Noted U.S. photo archive captures York County, Pa., treasures and Google Images bring life … Continue reading
Linked in with neat York County, Pa., history stuff – Dec. 19, 2009
Here’s another neat shot from Dianne Bowders posted on the York Daily Record/Sunday News’ “Your photos” Web site. The photographer wrote: “A portion of the Olde York Valley Inn was moved to Susquehanna Memorial Gardens in York Township where it … Continue reading
Old Children’s Home of York another example of unleashed wrecker’s ball in 1960s era
The Children’s Home of York stands along East Philadelphia Street shortly before its demolition in the 1970s. The stone wall stands today, fronting a strip shopping center. A plaque on the wall states that the home opened in 1867 and … Continue reading
Former George M. Leader is only York countian to serve as Pennsylvania governor
Democrat George Leader of York County, Pa., earned the Nov. 15, 1954, Time magazine cover after his election as Pennsylvania’s governor. (See additional photo below). Also of interest: Wolf would join long list of Yorkers to gain political posts and … Continue reading
As Pa. Revenue Secretary Steve Stetler’s political stature grew, his political brand shrank
York (Pa.) Mayor John Brenner, Pennsylvania governor Ed Rendell and Steve Stetler, right, get together during Rendell’s visit to York in February 2004. Rendell later appointed Stetler, a York County native, as state revenue secretary. Stetler resigned that position today, … Continue reading
In 2000, Harley-Davidson’s proposed relocation to Hellam Township’s Horn Farm tagged as ‘the project of the decade’
Paul McCleary holds Larry Gordon, who was a resident of the Hellam (Pa.) Township’s Horn Farm in the 1950s. Route 30 would later run between where he is standing and the barn and the house. A non-profit board is developing … Continue reading
In 2004, Harley-Davidson in news for York, Pa., munitions cleanup: ‘The biggest hazard with that stuff is don’t drop it on your toe’
The circled area in this aerial photograph of the Harley-Davidson plant in Springettsbury Township, Pa., shows the location of munitions pits excavated in 2004. (See additional photograph below.) Also of interest: Three views of York’s Naval Ordnance Depot/AMF/Harley-Davidson plants and … Continue reading
Southeastern York County, Pa., student of history gives lessons about that region’s landmarks
The Stewartstown Railroad station is shown on a cleanup day in this York (Pa.) Daily Record/Sunday News file photo. The southeastern York County railroad ended excursion service several years ago, and its future is uncertain. Its tracks remain passable for … Continue reading
