A wonderful phone conversation, a short mostly unsigned note and a letter from a long-lost reader-friend made for a fun set of Ask Joan items this week!
Local memories Archives
Ivan Frantz Jr. shared history and photos related to Pennsylvania Railroad service from York to Lancaster from the late 1890s to the mid-1950s.
You can’t imagine the “Only in York County” moments that came from a recent presentation to the York County PA Association of School Retirees!
Only in York County readers are invited to share their memories of former local auto service stations, and to check out some past columns on that topic.
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.
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.