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.
Local memories Archives
Only in York County readers recall Sitler’s Dress Shop, a local musician and two different 5-and-10 stores.
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 recall the former Cherry Top ice cream shop on South Queen Street in York.
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.
Readers of Only in York County talk about the former Quickel’s Pharmacy, Jacks and Gingerich’s stores, and a reader named Joan Posey.
Only in York County readers share more memories of the former Jacks Department Store in York, Pa.
Readers of Only in York County recall the former Garfield School and Carl’s Newsstand.
Joan Concilio shares a letter from Frances (Graff) Crerand, who passed away in January 2019 at the age of 96, and who lived in York her entire life.