York, Pennsylvania

York is a city located in York County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 40,862. It is the county seat of York County{{GR|6}}.

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York County, Pennsylvania - 2000 - County seat

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During the American Revolutionary War York served as the temporary capital of the Continental Congress.

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American Revolutionary War - Continental Congress

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York is a center for manufacture of barbells and other equipment for weight training and bodybuilding. There is also a large Harley-Davidson factory, which employes over half of Harley's workers. The popular candy, the York Peppermint Pattie was originally manufactured in York; however, in 1988 the company was bought by the nearby Hershey Foods Corporation corporation. York is also the headquarters of York International, one of the largest suppliers of HVAC systems in the U.S.. On February 3, 1998, a massive explosion at the plant occurred. A spark had set off a leak in the nearby propane storage house. The blast was felt up to 25 miles away, and blew out windows nearby as well as knocking down doors. About 20 people were injured in the blast but only one person was killed, as the explosion fortunately occurred during a shift change.

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Weight training - Bodybuilding - Harley-Davidson - York Peppermint Pattie - Hershey Foods Corporation - York International - HVAC - U.S.

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