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What is this mystery find in the Hanover Evening Sun’s closet? Linked in to history, 12/12/12

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Jim McClure

Yorktownsquare.com covers links to a Pearl Harbor anniversary observance, a West York whose 12th birthday is 12/12/12 and the Glen Rock Carolers annual performance

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The Avenues in York: ‘We are proud of the sense of community’ – Linked in to York County history, Oct. 6, 2012

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Jim McClure

More stuff below: Adams barn dance/Farmers markets/Factory whistle The Avenues, in Northwest York, is the birthplace of Memorial Hospital, Out Door Country Club and numerous notable York countians. Avenues Neighborhood Association is proud of its past and wants to show … Continue reading →

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Clang, clang, clang went the trolley. Linked in with neat history stuff, Jan. 13, 2012

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Jim McClure

  Postcards and souvenir photos, such as this one provided by York countian Larry Good, covered a variety of topics, even routine and everyday community sites. This is the trolley station in Mount Wolf. ‘… I don’t know what year,’ … Continue reading →

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New York Wire factory whistle, shift workers and children: Does the noise disturb them?

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Jim McClure

Workers get ready for the New York Factory Whistle Concert rehearsal in preparation for tonight’s concert. At the same time as this unusual concert, but about 15 miles away, the Glen Rock Carol Singers will exercise their vocal chords all … Continue reading →

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Ehrenfeld relative collecting information on her respected York County, Pa., family

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Jim McClure

In 1975, Walter S. Ehrenfeld wrote ‘York’s Factory Whistles,’ which included scenes of York-area factories in the the first four decades of the 20th century. This view shows McKay Chain Co. Ehrenfeld work has gained new interest with the establishment … Continue reading →

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