Only in York County readers share memories of Carl’s Newsstand, piano lessons and interesting Pennsylvania Dutch pronunciations. Plus, find out a bit about Swords Bros. photo studios.
Central/Eastern Archives
John F.M. Wolfe, the author of “Profile of Aviation, York County, Pennsylvania,” shared information about York County’s airmail pickup and delivery service in the 1930s and 1940s.
Only in York County author Joan Concilio shares a complete copy of the 1947 York Fair Guide and Factbook, as well as some memories of York and Wrightsville train service from the Civil War to the 1950s.
Readers of Only in York County share their memories of and questions about three former schools – Wilson Elementary in North York; Arch Street School in the City of York; and Hengst’s School in York Township.
Area country musician Al Shade shares his memories of Valley View Park, Shorty and Sallie Fincher, and his own musical career with his wife, Jean Romaine Shade.
Only in York County readers remember the former Anstine Hotel, Bierman’s restaurant and Yankee Super Thrift grocery store.
Only in York County readers talk about the York Valley Inn and its Sword and Shield Restaurant (and discuss a different York Valley Inn that causes frequent confusion.)
Joan Concilio had the chance to meet up with an Only in York County reader unexpectedly. And other readers want to know about a car lot, a drive-in restaurant and a bar!
Only in York County readers take to the Susquehanna River, remembering the Accomac Inn and Holtzinger’s Boats, and seeking details on the Roundtop property overlooking the river.
Only in York County readers talk about the name of a grocery store on East Market Street, in the strip mall that also had a Grant’s store and later held Danskin, most agreeing it was a Super Thrift.