York Town Square

This is another 1932 York Fair photograph, courtesy of the York County Heritage Trust. What might be just as absorbing as the uncovered bandstand across the the 1926 grandstand is the area outside the York Fair’s fence. Look north in all directions, and there just isn’t much to see other than farmland. Anything else catch your eye? Please comment below. The aerial view was captured by the Madison Bay Company of East Berlin. For all kinds of 2014 York Fair photos and stuff, check out: From food to farm animals. Also of interest: Loop the Loop at the York Fair and other York County postcard views.

Other neat stuff from all over … .

Here’s a shout for York Fair Memories, a Facebook group whose mission is clear. Their goal is to top 500 fans by the start of the fair on Friday.

Here are some of the memories found on the site, courtesy of Nick Pugh:

“I was waiting for someone to create a group for the York Fair. My memories go back to the early 1980’s and on. Unfortunately a while back I sold most of my york fair photos to a collector (I had 100’s of them). I still have a few and will post some now and then. I hope this isn’t considered bashing but I do miss the fair of years gone by. The past few years have not been that great. I sure do miss the “big iron” rides of Reithoffer, side shows, different free attractions, grandstand shows every night and the atmosphere of days gone by. The fair lost a lot when some of the local vendors stopped showing up due to high rent. I hope someday the fair can go back to its local roots.  Overall I still love the york fair.”

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