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York’s famed Factory Whistle and its concert – then and now
Linked in/Neat stuff: Brodbecks Community Band/Harley ‘Knucklehead’ Remember these days when whistlemaster Don Ryan operated the York Factory Whistle in the narrow hallway at New York Wire? Well, that’s just one of many changes in the annual Christmas morning concert … Continue reading
Posted in Antiquing & artifacts, Archives, all posts, Explanations/controversy, For photo fans, Harley-Davidson, Linked in/neat stuff, Local journalism & Web, Local landmarks, N.Y. Wire/Whistle, Small-town life, Wheels of York
Tagged community bands, Factory whistle, Gettysburg National Military Park, Glen Rock, Hanover, Harley-Davidson, Metso, Metso Factory Whistle
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‘Revitalizing Hanover, Pa.': Covering every angle of the town’s square
This was Hanover’s square in 1963 as the borough observed the 100th anniversary of the battles of Hanover and Gettysburg. ‘The former Bon-Ton building sits in the background,’ a caption from the Evening Sun in Hanover says about this Hanover Area Historical Society photo. ‘In the 1970s, a metal casing replaced the building’s facade for what many at the time said was urban beautification. The building is now the Square Commercial Center and houses several separate businesses.’ This picture is part of a special Evening Sun project exploring Hanover and Hanover’s Center Square via three time zones – past, present and future.
Posted in Archives, all posts, Explanations/controversy, For photo fans, History video channel, Local journalism & Web, Local landmarks, Nostalgia & memories, People, Small-town life, Unsung/obscure sites
Tagged Battle of Hanover, Broadway, Clarks Shoes, Hanover, Hanover Square, Hanover Theater, The Evening Sun
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‘A’ work now being done in improved York Haven one-room school
Steve Kohr, well-known for his ownership of the Shady Lane estate and his generosity in opening that East Manchester Township treasure to the public, is working on this 1895 schoolhouse at 3100 Grandview Drive, York Haven. ‘We reproduced the bell tower, slate roof, wood repairs, repointed stone w/ lime mortar …,’ he wrote on Facebook.
Posted in Archives, all posts, Art & artists, Books & reading, Events, Explanations/controversy, For photo fans, Lewis Miller, Linked in/neat stuff, Local landmarks, Longtime York families, Nostalgia & memories, One-room schools, People, School days, Susquehanna, waterways, Unsung/obscure sites
Tagged 'Lewis Miller's People', Downton Abbey, East Manchester Township, Hanover, Hanover Junction, Kohr & Sons, Manchester, Rebecca Baker, Steve Kohr, York Civil War Roundtable
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Garvine Mill, aka Anderson’s and Rock Run Mill, stands tall in southeastern York County
Linked in/Neat stuff: Hanover memories/Gettysburg’s colorful train station Many of York County, Pa.’s, one-time inventory of more than 300 mills are gone or deteriorating. Southeastern York County’s Garvine Mill, seen at Woodbine and Garvine Mill roads near Fawn Grove, stands … Continue reading
Posted in Abe Lincoln was here, Archives, all posts, Explanations/controversy, For photo fans, History video channel, Linked in/neat stuff, Local journalism & Web, Local landmarks, Nostalgia & memories, Women's history, York celebrities
Tagged Garvine's Mill, Gettysburg train station, Hanover, Penn State football, Pullman Building, Randy Edsall
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In Hanover, Evening Sun’s newsroom moving into former Tanger Hardware space
These steps lead to … well upstairs at The Evening Sun’s new digs in the old Tanger Hardware building, 37 Broadway, in downtown Hanover, Pa. The newsroom and advertising departments will work in the top two floors of former retailer.
Posted in Alcohol & tobacco, Antiquing & artifacts, Archives, all posts, Events, Explanations/controversy, For photo fans, Linked in/neat stuff, Local journalism & Web, Local landmarks, Mail bag, Unsung/obscure sites
Tagged Farquhar Park, Geiple Funeral Home, Glen Rock, Hanover, Hanover tornado, Hanover tornado of 1915, Holland Cigars and Tobacco, Tanger Hardware, York Post Office
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Montgomery Ward, Woolworth’s back in York County headlines in same week
When was the last time you heard about the brands Montgomery Ward and Woolworth’s in the same week? News about the former buildings of these two retailers from days gone by came from two York County towns last week. The Montgomery Ward building Hanover, above, is scrubbed up and windows unboarded so prospective tenants can see the possibility. Check out news about York’s Woolworth’s building below. ‘The drop ceiling has been removed, revealing the original tin ceiling, and the interior walls have been demolished,’ an Evening Sun story says
Posted in Archives, all posts, Art & artists, Explanations/controversy, For photo fans, Lewis Miller, Linked in/neat stuff, Local journalism & Web, Local landmarks, Nostalgia & memories, People, YorkEats: Hogmaw & such
Tagged 'Lewis Miller's People', Hanover, Historic Preservation Plan, Montgomery Ward, Oyster Festival, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Woolworth's building
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Ye York Valley Inn scrubbed up well for noted artist
Springettsbury Township’s York Valley Inn went up before 1750 to serve travelers in wagons moving from east to west, and it came down in the 1960s because of those travelers in automobiles needed more road, and many travelers had stayed … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, all posts, Art & artists, Cliff Satterthwaite, Farms, fields & mills, For photo fans, Local landmarks, Mail bag, Nostalgia & memories, Unsung/obscure sites, Wheels of York
Tagged Delta, Friends Meeting House, Hanover, Montgomery Ward, Peach Bottom Township, Quakers, Ski Roundtop, Springettsbury Township, Susquehanna Memorial Gardens, Warrington Township, Whiteford, York Valley Inn
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In Red Lion: Working on the Maryland & Pennsylvania Railroad, Part II
Linked in/Neat stuff: Old Tanger Hardware/Hershey antique auto show The upcoming holiday season represents a favorite time to see model train displays around York County, Pa. Here’s a permanent display, a look at the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad line. It’s … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, all posts, Events, Explanations/controversy, For photo fans, Linked in/neat stuff, Local journalism & Web, Local landmarks, Nostalgia & memories, Wheels of York
Tagged Hanover, Hanover Fire Museum, Lewis Miller, Ma & Pa, Nixon memorabilia, Red Lion, Red Lion Train Station, Tanger Hardware
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Along York’s West Philadelphia Street: One spot says a lot
Linked in/Neat stuff: Tanger Hardware building’s tenant/Fire equipment displayed Ten years ago, this scene captured one of several new projects sprouting around York. It says a lot. You have the Susquehanna Commerce Center, prime professional office space, that went up on … Continue reading
Posted in Antiquing & artifacts, Archives, all posts, Explanations/controversy, Farms, fields & mills, For photo fans, Linked in/neat stuff, Local journalism & Web, Local landmarks, Nostalgia & memories, Unsung/obscure sites, War, World War II
Tagged BAE, Bair Station, Cousler Park, Evening Sun, Fort Indiantown Gap, Franklin County, Hanover, Hellam Preserve, Hotel Bismarck, Manchester Township, Susquehanna Commerce Center, Tanger's Hardware
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This photo surely shows York County at its best, Part III
Linked in/Neat stuff: Spring Grove Museum /White Rose Photo Engravers This postcard scene shows a rite of all around York County, Pa. – wagon rides through the countryside. This scene shows such a scenic trip at Brown’s Orchards Yellow Church … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, all posts, Art & artists, Cliff Satterthwaite, Explanations/controversy, Farms, fields & mills, For photo fans, Linked in/neat stuff, Local journalism & Web, Local landmarks, People, William Falkler, YorkEats: Hogmaw & such
Tagged Bill Falkler, Brown's Orchards, Brown's Orchards and Farm Market, Glen Rock, Hanover, Henry Seitz, Main Street Hanover, Penn Park, Spring Grove, Spring Grove Museum, White Rose Photo Engravers, William Falker
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