This week’s column is a look at how some people in York County, Pa., are spreading kindness in tough times, plus some fun memories of the Del Cords and the Bar-B-Q Cottage.
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Only in York County readers share their memories of a bridge that’s more than 100 years old, the Dinky commuter train and McGurk’s service station.
Only in York County readers share memories of N.O. Smith’s used car lot (and miniature golf course/go-carting venue) as well as former local restaurants Bierman’s and LoPiccolo’s.
Reader Norma J. Shue provided some information on local artist Ernst Zimmerman (1870-1944), whose large portfolio of nature scenes and other paintings is recognizable to many in the area.
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.
Only in York County readers seek information on the White Rose Bottling Works of York, Pa., and share memories of shopping in downtown York in the past.
Only in York County readers share memories of York’s Central Elementary School and wonder about the former West Manchester Mall before the Walmart.
Readers of Only in York County are wondering about a dentist possibly named Dr. Doctor, a former yarn shop on Belmont Street, and “The Stocking Lady,” a World War II-era entreprenuer.
Only in York County readers remember the former Anstine Hotel, Bierman’s restaurant and Yankee Super Thrift grocery store.
Readers of Only in York County talk about the former Quickel’s Pharmacy, Jacks and Gingerich’s stores, and a reader named Joan Posey.