The recently formed New Oxford Historical Society lives in a town known for its antiques, and one 10 miles down the Lincoln Highway from one of the nation’s most historic battlefields.
- In New Oxford, ‘sleuths’ preserve history by forming society, The Evening Sun (Hanover, PA), July 27, 2008
Might you remember the name of the movie theather that was near the train tracks please and the name of the person who owned the shoe store at the center square thank you i thought his last name was bollinger.
I believe that the name of the theater was the Earl Theater and before that, it was called the Crystal Theater. The New Oxford Area Historical Society had a program recently that included some older members of the community that reminisced about life in New Oxford during the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. The theater was one of the things that came up in coversation. It was great to hear history from those who lived it! I’m sorry I don’t know about the shoe store.
I am trying to get a contact person who has pictures of the olden days in New Oxford. The band would like to get some info to use for our theme this coming marching season. You can email me or call 965-5953. Thank you. This is currently needed like asap. Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated.
I was wondering if there was a nickname for the town of new oxford other than an antique town. I know that Hanover is the Black Rose and York is the White Rose. Is there a name like this for New Oxford??
I was renovating a room in my home and found some stuff that you may be interested in.
@ tami: Please call me – 624-6240
@ doris: No, New Oxford does not have a nickname.
I’m looking at an old house to possibly purchase in New Oxford. How do i find the architectural guidelines for homeowners in the old part of town? I would also very much like to do some research on the place. I presume the borough or county records are searchable? Please email me whatever info or thoughts you may have. Thank you.
Mike, currently, there are no architectural guidelines for any part of New Oxford. While we do have a Historical Society, we do not have any records available to search, but the Adams County Historical Society does. Not sure that there’s anything available online, though. They will help you with whatever you are looking for at there facility in Gettysburg. Let me know if there’s anything else I can help you with.
Why do I have to sign up for Facebook to visit the Oxford Historical Society. I never heard of such a thing. Personally I don’t like Facebook…think it is creepy and dangerous AND redefines what a friend is and not in a good way. My ancestors are from there and I was hoping to compare notes and share images, but….
Sorry to seem anti-social networking. In theory I am not. Especially for an entity that addresses the past and honors it forcing people to join Facebook troubles me.
Sorry, Barbara, that you feel that we are being anti-social. We are a young organization, all volunteers, and have not developed a website of our own yet. We intend to do so, so that everyone can view what we have to share, but until that time, we felt that SOME sort of internet presence was better than none. Many people have been extremely happy to find us on Facebook. Unfortunately, we do not set the parameters of who can view the page – that’s Facebook’s doing.
You are welcome to contact me personally, if you wish, I would be happy to post any photos that have or even share ours with you, as well.
We just bought a sign that says “New Oxford garage on the square”. Does anyone know where that was located?
Sorry, Tammy. There were many businesses on the Square, but I never heard of a garage being on the Square. Nor can I imagine where it would have been. Hold old do you think the sign is?
We are doing a Wagner reunion and our mother Cathryn Wagner graduated from New Oxford in 1924 Does anybody know where that school was situated? and does the building still exist?
Thank you
Jim Hoke
Jim, I know that the OLD one room schoolhouse exists still (no longer a school- now apartments) on Lincoln Way East, somewhere close to 213 for the street number. And the Borough Building (124 N. Peters St.) was a high school built in 1938, but I’m not certain what school was used in between those two. I’ve heard of a school that was built on Carlisle St. (across from the football fields now) but there is a church there. Not certain if that is the old building or if that was built in place of it or if that is even correct information. Sorry I could not answer you more accurately. If I find out something different, I’ll let you know.
My grandfather, John Clayton Myers, owned the grocery store on the corner of downtown and he also helped start the bank. I am not sure when the Myers family moved from the farm to town, but I do know that my father, John C. Myers, Jr. was born in an upstairs room in the house my great grandfather built, which is now a funeral parlor on Lincoln way west. I returned to New Oxford in 2006 with my sister and parents and Daddy showed us the high school he attended. Not sure it’s still a school.
He told me his best friend just down the street still had rocks in the attic that had been put there by his relatives to throw at the confederates as they marched through town to Gettysburg!
Forgot to say that Daddy was born in 1917. He remembers his aunts and uncles speaking German until World War II.
Greetings! I am under contract for the purchase of the Barker Home Bed & Breakfast!!
I am looking for any historical information to include in the home as we begin to decorate! Additionally, we will be looking to rent space to about 6/8 eclectic vintage dealers offering antiques and/or one of a kind handcrafted items. Interested parties should email sample photos of their items and vendor information to events@ccreovery.org
Finally, we are looking for a massage therapist to lease a room on an annual basis.
We are looking forward to opening in the early Spring of 2020!
I understand my grand-father and subsequently one of his sons owned and operated a foundry in New Oxford. Does anybody have an idea where the foundry was located?