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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: February 2012
How big is that ornament atop the steeple at First Presbyterian Church in York?
Former Faith Presbyterian Church member Cleo Carr provided this portrait of his family outside North Duke Street’s Faith Presbyterian Church. A York, Pa., Daily Record/Sunday News story about First Pres’s 250th anniversary being celebrated this year noted that Faith’s congregation … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, all posts, Black history, For photo fans, God & York County, Local journalism & Web, Local landmarks, Nostalgia & memories
Tagged 250th anniversaries, Cleo Carr, Faith Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church, Robert Cathcart, the Rev. Thomas Montouth, the Rev. Thomas Street
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Yes, York County has a New Salem borough, but no one calls it that. Linked in with neat history stuff, Feb. 28, 2012
Marlin Barshinger posted this photo, owned by J.B. Fishel’s Bakery, on the reader submitted Your Photos section of ydr.com. The collectible points to the fascination many York countians hold to the hobby of finding old bottles. Former privies – outhouses … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, all posts, For photo fans, Linked in/neat stuff, Mail bag, Pets & animals, Small-town life, War, World War II, York County's towns
Tagged bottle collecting, Gazetteer of York and Adams Counties, Guppy Valley, Jacob Loucks Devers, Jacque Meeker, Joan Concilio, Mack the Fire Horse, Nacetown, Neffstown, Nesstown, New Salem borough, Peach Bottom Township, York New Salem
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The renovated Shady Dell, former south side York teen hangout, still The Dell
The Shady Dell’s snack bar area – in fact, all of the Shady Dell – has been renovated. The former south side York, Pa., teen hangout is now up for sale for those seeking a piece of York County’s past. … Continue reading
Furniture and motorcycles, York County icons, come together in this Hanover factory-warehouse
Workers are converting the former Madison Square Furniture factory on West Elm Street in Hanover, Pa., into a motorcycle parts distribution center. That initiative combines two York County icons – furniture making and motorcycles. (Click on this photograph to enlarge. … Continue reading
Common question: How do I crack my York Safe & Lock safe?
York, Pa.’s artisan Othmar Carli stands before one of his restoration projects – a 5,000-pound steel safe. The safe is one of many York Safe & Lock-made vaults dotting York County and the world. The old safes continue to attract … Continue reading
Who was McKay of York College McKay Hall fame?
For decades, The McKay Company, 850 Grantley Road in York, made chain, welding products and automatic welding equipment. The long-closed company is back in the news because York College is expanding McKay’s already expansive former building. This photograph, from ‘Greater … Continue reading
Can you locate this beautiful, bucolic York County scene? Linked in with neat history stuff, Feb.22, 2012
The hills in York County, Pa., offer many scenic views but here’s one that might not be as well known as say, from Roundtop Mountain Resort in northern York County or Reservoir Hill, south of York. Can you place this … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, all posts, Civil War, Events, For photo fans, Linked in/neat stuff, Local journalism & Web, Nostalgia & memories, People, Unsung/obscure sites, War
Tagged Bermudian Creek, Conewago Creek, Debra Sandoe McCauslin, Dover, Dover Township, Fix York County, Harmony Grove Road, Jerry Cohen, Kreutz Creek, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, State Museum
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How a photograph of a creeping runner tells a 1,000 words about change in York County
A large runner from Voith Hydro prepares to cross the York County Heritage Rail Trail on Valentine’s Day. Meanwhile, a cyclist spins along the trail. The scene illustrates the new (service industry represented by cyclist) and the old (Voith’s heavy … Continue reading
Where in the world is Washington Township in York County, home of top dog Malachy
This outdoor chapel is on the grounds of the Bermudian Church of the Brethren, in Washington Township in western York County. It’s one of York County’s most beautiful scenes, the benches and cross overlooking Bermudian Creek. (Click to enlarge; see … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, all posts, Explanations/controversy, For photo fans, God & York County, Local journalism & Web, Nostalgia & memories, Pets & animals, Small-town life, Unsung/obscure sites, Wheels of York
Tagged Bermudian Church of the Brethren, Bermudian Creek, East Berlin, Eddie Albert, George Kennan, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Studebaker, Washington Township
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