Hedy Lamarr's visit to York long remembered: York Town Square

Hedy Lamarr stumps for bond sales at York Safe & Lock's ordnance plant in 1942. Those buildings make up part of Harley-Davidson's Springettsbury Township complex.

Hedy Lamarr's visit to York Safe & Lock's naval ordnance plant in 1942 was one of many landmark events occurring at that site. (For others, see Codorus narrows area soaked with history.)

"I came here to sell war bonds. You came here to see what that 'dame' Hedy Lamarr looks like. Hitler and Hirohito are not interested in that," she told the crowd.

Lamarr's visit stimulated county World War II bond sales to about half of the $1 million goal for the month.

For additional details about Lamarr's visit, see Medal of honor.

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