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.
Author Archives: Jim McClure
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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Revised map of York, Continental Square provides snapshot of how far we have come
York consultant C.S. Davidson’s reimagined map is an almost 80-year update of a hand-drawn map of York’s square in 1933. (Click on this map to enlarge or see larger version below. Also see original map below.) Also of interest: A 1960s … Continue reading
Transforming scrap metal into meaningful art in York, Pa.: Linked in with neat history stuff, Feb. 18, 2012
The Industrial Plaza of York has been around since the 1990s, but it now has a sign, unveiled this week. The sign, showing gears and cogs, is made from repurposed pieces of scrap metal. It’s a visible ‘sign’ of consultant … Continue reading
Posted in All politics is local, Archives, all posts, Events, For photo fans, Linked in/neat stuff, Local journalism & Web, Local landmarks, Made in York, Mail bag, Nostalgia & memories, People, York celebrities
Tagged Buffy Andrews, Gary Heiland, Mrs. Linke, Robert B. Fortenbaugh, Ruthe Craley, York Corporation, York County Industrial Plaza, Yorkco
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11 questions and answers to prove your York County war smarts
Springettsbury Township’s Lee Davis peruses military coats in the ’Front Porch to Front Lines: York County Goes to War’ exhibit at the York County Heritage Trust. The quiz below can be used by exhibit goers to sharpen their eye for details. … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, all posts, Events, Explanations/controversy, For photo fans, Genealogy/research, Local landmarks, Nostalgia & memories, People, Unsung/obscure sites, War, Women's history, World War II
Tagged Front Lines, Front Porch, Jeannette Zinn, Korean War, Leon Gilbert, Road to Remembrance, Rosie the Riveter, Vietnam War, Voni B.Grimes, World War I, York College
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Farmer with about 6 years of schooling never missed Meet the Press: Linked in with neat history stuff, Feb. 16, 2012
Codorus Valley Chronicles carried an informative article in its February edition about York County Labor Leader Richard Boyd’s bid for a State Senate seat some years ago. The photo, from this newsletter of the Codorus Valley Area Historical Society, shows … Continue reading
Posted in Abe Lincoln was here, All politics is local, Archives, all posts, Linked in/neat stuff, Local journalism & Web, Local landmarks, Mail bag, People, Small-town life, York Revs/pros
Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Codorus Valley Area Historical Society, Codorus Valley Chronicles, Dick Boyd, East Berlin, Eddie Albert, Gene Crumling, George Kennan, Glen Rock, Holtwood Dam, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
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World War II paper shortages prompted change in York, Pa., newspaper size and format
The Gazette and Daily of York, Pa., started in World War II as a broadsheet, a full-sized newspaper. It exited the war as a tab or tabloid size (see image below.) Wartime newsprint shortages prompted the change. A present-day reader … Continue reading
Check out these old York County, Pa., photos of interest on Pinterest
Do you know what this building is? (Hint: The flat spot beside and apparent power lines beside it give some leads.) See answer below. This photo is an image that Buffy Andrews of the York, Pa., Daily Record/Sunday News posted … Continue reading
Famed podiatrist-turned-WASP with York roots passes away: Linked in with neat history stuff, Feb. 13, 2012
Ninety-five-year-old Mary Reineberg Burchard died recently. She was a daughter of York County and a Congressional Gold Medal winner for her pioneering work as pilot for the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) in World War II. The York Daily Record/Sunday … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, all posts, Events, For photo fans, Linked in/neat stuff, Local journalism & Web, Longtime York families, Mail bag, Music and musicians, Nostalgia & memories, People, War, Women's history, World War II, York celebrities, YorkEats: Hogmaw & such
Tagged Aline Rhonie, Buffy Andrews, Joan Concilio, Mary Reineberg Burchard, organists, Reinberg, York County Court
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