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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.
Tag Archives: Emigsville
Missourian interested in the Emig Mansion, that engaging Emigsville landmark
The Emig Mansion is, yes, in Emigsville, one of those York County, Pa., landmarks that make you think: I wish I could see its inside. Here’s one interior photo and check out others at Emigsville.org. Or you can actually stay … Continue reading
Aerial view shows great size of Central York High School: Linked in with neat York County history stuff, March 6, 2011
When you’re on the ground, the size and scale of Central York High School is hard to take in. When you’re about 2,000 feet above sea level, the complex in the Pleasureville/Emigsville area is immense. York, Pa., Daily Record/Sunday News … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, all posts, Bad weather, Black history, For photo fans, Genealogy/research, Linked in/neat stuff, Local journalism & Web, Local landmarks, School days, Wheels of York
Tagged aerial photography, Central York High School, Church Street, eBay, Emigsville, Joan Concilio, North Hills Road, Pleasureville, Rathroad, Shiloh, York County Archives
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Torch passed to new owner of former Stanley Mailman house: Linked in with neat history stuff, Dec. 31, 2011
The former Wyndham Hills home of the late Stanley Mailman of Mailman’s Department Store was purchased recently. The fact that the home has new owners caused much discussion around York. The home is a Spring Garden Township landmark, and the … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, all posts, Events, Explanations/controversy, For photo fans, Linked in/neat stuff, Local journalism & Web, Local landmarks, Longtime York families, Mail bag, Nostalgia & memories, People, Small-town life, The Pennsylvania Dutch, Unsung/obscure sites, YorkEats: Hogmaw & such
Tagged Emigsville, hog maw, Mailman's, Mailman's Department Store, North York, sauer kraut and pork, Stanley Mailman, Wyndham Hills, York County judges
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Ever wonder why this building is there? Linked in with neat York County history stuff – Sept. 20, 2011
Recognize this building front? If so, what was the building used for? Hint: It’s along North George Street, north of York City. (See answer below.) Also of interest: All posts of York County landmarks from the start and and Does … Continue reading
Mechanical museum intrigues York County newcomers
This is the touch screen of a computer at the Agricultural and Industrial Museum that links eras of York County’s history with rings on May’s Oak, the giant tree that fell in Emigsville in 1997. The exhibit enthralled second-grade students … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, all posts, Black history, Explanations/controversy, Local journalism & Web, Local landmarks, Made in York, People, School days, Wheels of York
Tagged Agricultural and Industrial Museum, Emigsville, Emigsville Oak, Pennsylvania Dutch
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