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.
Daily Archives: January 20, 2011
Hanover, York County’s oldest borough: The boroughs of York County series, No. 4
Hanover, Pa.’s, Forest Park operated as an electric park, a recreational center created by trolley line owners to enhance ridership. The park joined Highland, Cold Springs and Brookside Parks in the York area as York County, Pa.’s, trolley parks. The … Continue reading
