Tag Archives: Jeff Koons

Hanover car promised to get 40-50 miles a gallon in the 1920s: Linked in with neat York County history stuff, May 13, 2012

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Jim McClure

Yorktownsquare.com covers conservation work at Harley-Davidson’s Springettsbury Township plant, a discovery involving Abraham Lincoln’s funeral train, a story about pop artist Jeff Koons and a memorial suggestion for the late George Leader

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John C. Schmidt Mansion home of Preservation and the Arts fundraiser: Linked in to York County history, Oct. 20, 2012

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Jim McClure

The growth of Pennsylvania Arts Experience is further evidence that the arts scene is growing in and around York County.

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York’s Central Market should be used for all kinds of things, Part II

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Jim McClure

York’s Central Market was designed for food vendors but has always performed the larger function as a community gathering place.

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The Little Courthouse, almost forgotten, still stands tall: Linked in to York County history, Sept. 21, 2012

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Jim McClure

Yorktownsquare.com covers Continental Square, the West Manchester Mall and Jeff’s Koons unusual design work.

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Linden Avenue interesting mix of residential, industrial – Linked in with neat York County history stuff, Aug. 3, 2012

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Jim McClure

More neat stuff below: Jeff Koons/Shrewsbury camp meeting site/Bad weather Linden Avenue in Northwest York was an interesting blend of residential and industrial. That wasn’t a coincidence. Linden, in the Avenues, provided homes for workers and execs of nearby industries. … Continue reading →

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Much history has happened on Accomac site: Linked in with neat York County history stuff, July 18, 2012

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Jim McClure

Yorktownsquare.com covers Jeff Koons’ BMW Art Car design, reenacting the burning of Chambersburg and a new book on the Accomac site.

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Declaration of Independence signer James Smith to be honored – Linked in with neat York County history stuff, June 25, 2012

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Jim McClure

The annual reading of the Declaration of Independence is set for James Smith’s gravesite in the First Presbyterian Church cemetery.

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Valley View Park brings memories: ‘We grew up on country music’ – Linked in with neat York County history stuff, June 7, 2012

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Jim McClure

Neat stuff below: Abe’s gift/Jeff Koons/Rebecca at the Well Photographs of performers – and the crowds – at Shorty Fincher’s Valley View Park in Hellam Township are not commonly seen around York County. So we can thank Yorkblogger Joan Concilio … Continue reading →

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Check out these famous faces of York County, Pa.

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Jim McClure

Ken Ludwig is a writer of Broadway plays. But he has not forgotten York County, as his appearance at York Little Theatre earlier this year indicates. ‘It’s such an artistic area,’ he said during a recent phone interview from his … Continue reading →

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It is time for a York County Arts & Entertainment Hall of Fame

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Jim McClure

Jeff Koons and Kim Bracey meet before the mayor’s State of the City Address at Central Market in York. Koons, members of the rock band Live and playwright Dorothy King were honored with arts awards.  (Click to enlarge image. See … Continue reading →

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