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York County Lincoln Highway Project

Posted on March 18, 2023

in Abbottstown, Adams County, City of York, East York/Springettsbury Township, Hallam Borough/Hellam Township, Jackson Township, York County, Paradise Township, York County, West Manchester Township, York County, West York Borough, Wrightsville Borough

by Tom Davidson

The Lincoln Highway Legacy LLC is excited to announce the next phase of our Lincoln Highway sign project across York County, Pennsylvania. We have completed our permitting process with PennDOT and new sign design. Now we're ready to accept sponsors to install over 40 Lincoln...

Early Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Dealers

Posted on June 5, 2021

in City of York

by Tom Davidson

The discovery of this early 1915 photograph of H.O. Young's Harley-Davidson motorcycle shop brings attention to the history of early motorcycle businesses and dealers in York City. Before Harley-Davidson came to town, York residents already had an opportunity to buy Indian, Reading Standard, Yale...

York City’s first motorcycle policeman rode a Harley Davidson motorcycle

Posted on May 21, 2021

in City of York

by Tom Davidson

[At the bridge, near 211 West Market Street, York, PA in 1915] Tucked into the far left hand corner of this early 1915 Harley Davidson dealership promotional photograph, proudly sits a policeman on his motorcycle. The location is on the eastern edge of Codorus Creek...

William C. Goodridge Freedom Center and Underground Railroad Museum

Posted on April 7, 2021

in City of York

by Tom Davidson

Goodridge Freedom Center & Underground Railroad presents many program throughout the year. Goodridge Advertises Gifts for York Shoppers (Universal York) York Photographer Took Excellent Enduring Photographs (Universal York) For more information go to William C. Goodridge Freedom Center and Underground Railroad Museum. ...

Grace Manor Bed and Breakfast

Posted on April 4, 2021

in City of York

by Tom Davidson

Along the Lincoln Highway on West Market Street in the City of York. Bed and Breakfast. This area of York City was formerly known as Doctor's Row due to the number of doctors offices along West Market Street. For more information go to Grace Manor Bed and...

Lady Linden Bed and Breakfast

Posted on April 4, 2021

in City of York

by Tom Davidson

Lovingly restored historic home that is now a bed and breakfast. For more information go to Lady Linden Bed and Breakfast....

Colonial Hotel – Lincoln Highway Control Station

Posted on April 4, 2021

in City of York

by Tom Davidson

The Colonial Hotel was an early Lincoln Highway Control Station. Before the days of good road maps, motorists used a detailed turn by turn, through the windshield travel guide. When travelers saw the buildings used as Control Stations they knew it was time to reset...