York (Paperback)

Georg R. Sheets

ISBN 10: 1467134058 / ISBN 13: 9781467134057

Published by Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2015

About this Item

Paperback. York experienced great changes following World War II. People began moving from the city to the suburbs, and many department stores, like Bear's, Wiest's, Jack's, and Gregory's, closed. Long-standing companies such as AMF and York Air Conditioning were sold or moved, while banks, industries, and businesses merged. The York County Shopping Center opened on the East End, attracting customers who had formerly shopped downtown. WSBA TV went on the air in 1952, starting a new era in communication and a business empire that still has a strong presence today. The band Live grew from a group of local high school students to well-known musicians that graced the cover of Rolling Stone. Jeff Koons became one of the most celebrated artists in the world, Kim Bracey became the first African American mayor, and York businessman Tom Wolf became governor. York continues to celebrate its rich heritage as the "Factory Capital of the World." Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: York (Paperback)
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1467134058
• ISBN 13: 9781467134057
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

York experienced great changes following World War II. People began moving from the city to the suburbs, and many department stores, like Bear's, Wiest's, Jack's, and Gregory's, closed. Long-standing companies such as AMF and York Air Conditioning were sold or moved, while banks, industries, and businesses merged. The York County Shopping Center opened on the East End, attracting customers who had formerly shopped downtown. WSBA TV went on the air in 1952, starting a new era in communication and a business empire that still has a strong presence today. The band Live grew from a group of local high school students to well-known musicians that graced the cover of Rolling Stone. Jeff Koons became one of the most celebrated artists in the world, Kim Bracey became the first African American mayor, and York businessman Tom Wolf became governor. York continues to celebrate its rich heritage as the "Factory Capital of the World."

About the Author

Georg R. Sheets is descended from early clock and rifle makers of the York area. He has worked as a reporter for the York Dispatch and authored numerous local books and institutional histories. Photographs have been gathered from the collection of Bill Schintz and other private collections.