Only in York County readers share more information on the former American House hotel and Western National Bank, both of which formerly occupied the corner of West Market and Newberry streets in York, Pa.
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Readers recall the former Grandview pet cemetery in North Codorus Township, just outside Seven Valleys.
A reader who shared old newspaper clippings of recipes and ads sent Joan Concilio on a hunt for more information about former columnists and made her feel like, well, maybe there really is nothing new in local journalism!
Only in York County readers seek information about downtown York Christmas decorations, and share a Christmas gift from a previous year featuring the former Green Hedge Service Station in Dover.
Reader Tom Whitcraft shared a booklet from the 1981 Tracy’s Family Folk Festival, which contained information about his father and aunt, well-known local singers who performed as “Frank and Mary.”
Only in York County readers share their memories of a longtime area hairdresser, share some memorabilia and ask about phone changes in the county.
An unnamed reader recalled former downtown businesses along East Market Street, including a newsstand, a theater, a sporting goods store, a popular club, some service stations and more!
One reader shared a very cool brochure from the former Playland roller skating rink in York County, Pa., and other readers recall skating there and elsewhere.
Deb (Glatfelter) Martin and her husband got married 32 years ago in York County, and saved their receipts for some price-comparison and store-remembering fun!
Back on July 20, longtime memory-sharer Charlotte Halpin passed away at age 89.