Clik here to view.
York’s rail stations scored moments in history
Construction workers recently uncovered this stone arch. York’s 1890s-vintage train station is seen in the background. (Update: This headline tells the arch’s purpose: York’s large attractive arch...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Visit with former president James Buchanan: Talk did not touch on matters of...
This drawing captures the scene of a Buchanan stop at York’s Railroad Station. That station is the predecessor of the current rail station, known for years as the home of Blattner’s photo studio. (To...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Digging York, Pa.’s old train station site from 10 different angles
A couple of diggers are starting archaeological work under the century-plus-year-old York, Pa., train station. This comes near the 150th anniversary of the stop of the Lincoln train at its predecessor...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Easter 1865 came in a season of conflict for York County, America
Abraham Lincoln’s funeral train followed this route on the Northern Central Railway through York County, Pa. It stopped in New Freedom to pick up Pennsylvania Gov. Andrew Curtin and in York, Pa.’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Abraham Lincoln: How many times did the 16th President’s trains touch York...
This handbill from Chief Burger David S. Tanger calls for attendance at a Hanover service to commemorate Abraham Lincoln in life and in death. Notice that it called for a procession to the church and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
That was Tropical Storm Agnes: ‘My mother-in-law … they took her out of the...
This History Mystery quiz captured the interest of York, Pa., Daily Record Facebook readers. It reached more than 50,000 and attracted, 268 likes, 134 comments and 226 shares. One commenter...
View Article
