Ben Hogan at Lancaster Golf Club - 1950s - Lancaster SC Photos

 

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Michael Jordan isn't the only famous athlete to have played golf in Lancaster. In the 1950s, legendary golfer Ben Hogan stopped by the Lancaster Golf Club. 

Here, Hogan teaches a putting technique as golfers and others look on. 

The Hall of Famer won The Masters twice and also took first at the PGA Championship, U.S. Open and The Open Championship. 

He is considered one of the greatest golfers of all time. (Photo by Lavoy Bauknight via The Lancaster Archive)

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Lancaster Native Julie Roberts - 20 Years Ago

 

20 Years Ago, Lancaster native Julie Roberts' song, "Break Down Here" was climbing the Billboard Country Charts. 

The ballad was the first song released from her debut album Julie Roberts. 

The song peaked at No. 18 and the album produced three singles. Roberts will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of her album with a concert in Nashville at Chiefs on Broadway on May 25.

Liberty Bell on Main Street - 1950 - Lancaster SC Photos

 

The Liberty Bell rings out on Main St. in 1950 as children and teens cover their ears. 

The bell was a replica given to South Carolina by the U.S. government and now sits on the statehouse grounds in Columbia. The event seen here was part of a national campaign promoting U.S. Savings Bonds. 

This image is looking south on Main and the Coca-Cola sign at left is near the intersection of Arch and Main streets. 

(Photo by Lavoy Studio via The Lancaster Archive)

Belk's Swimwear Fashion Show - 1956 - Lancaster SC Photos

 

Models show off the latest Jantzen swimwear during a Belk's fashion show at Lancaster High School on April 4, 1956. 

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(Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive)

Red Rose Festival - Lancaster, SC

 

Miss Lancaster Crowned By Miss America - 1965 - Lancaster SC Photos

Miss America Vonda Kay Van Dyke crowns Miss Lancaster, Linda Culp, during the Miss Lancaster pageant in 1965. 

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Students Visit The Lancaster News - 1955 - Lancaster SC Photos

 

Local students pose in front of The Lancaster News building after taking a tour of the newspaper on Monday, May 23, 1955. 

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Tri-County Beauty Queens - 1968 - Lancaster SC Photos

Miss Lancaster Caroline Collins, Miss Great Falls Patti Williams Wishert, Miss Chester, Miss Rock Hill and Miss Fort Mill pose for a portrait in 1968. 

(Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive)

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Lancaster Christmas Parade - 1964 - Lancaster SC Photos

Wow! Those parade-goers standing on top of Williams Drug are getting an outstanding view of the Lancaster Christmas Parade in 1964. 

At right is Mac's Lunch, which was located at the intersection of Main and Arch streets. Mac's was known for their burgers and more. 

(Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive)

Christmas on Main Street - 1976 - Lancaster SC Photos

That Lancaster Bakery sign has us wishing we could get a gingerbread man cookie! 

This December 1976 image shows downtown at Christmas, looking north. The Hyatt Theater is seen at left and The Springs Block is at right. 

Look at those two guys in the truck. Clearly, they knew they were having their picture made! 

Did you know, the Lancaster Bakery sign can now be seen inside the Shops on Main antique mall on Main St. 

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(Photo by Bobby Bell/Bell Studio/The Lancaster Archive)

North Elementary Thanksgiving - 1983 - Lancaster SC Photos

North Elementary students pose in their pilgrim costumes in celebration of Thanksgiving in 1983. 

Thanksgiving was declared a national holiday by Pres. Abraham Lincoln in 1863. 

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(The Lancaster News via The Lancaster Archive) 

Coach Roscoe After State Championship Game - 1989 - Lancaster SC Photos

LHS head football coach Johnny Roscoe is congratulated by his wife, Jane, and team doctor Rogers Walker after the state championship game at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia in December of 1989. 

Although the Bruins fell to Northwestern, it was a season to remember and full of historic wins. It was the first time Lancaster High had appeared in the championship game in 30 years. 

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Fans at State Championship Football Game - 1989 - Lancaster SC Photos

 

The "Bruins Dawg Pound" (as seen on sign) comes alive as the Lancaster High football team enters the field in Columbia at Williams Brice Stadium in Dec. of 1989. 

The Bruins played Northwestern in the state championship game. It was LHS's first state championship appearance since 1959. 

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Go Bruins Sign At State Championship Game - 1989 - Lancaster SC Photos

No, you're not seeing things. That's a big Go Bruins sign on the sidelines at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia in December of 1989. 

Lancaster played Northwestern in the state championship game that year. It was their first state championship appearance in 30 years. 

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Lancaster Telephone Company Booth at Home Show - 1959 - Lancaster SC Photos

The Lancaster Telephone Company booth is seen during the Lancaster Home Show on April 24, 1959. 

Purchasing a colored phone back then was a big deal and so was getting a second phone for the kitchen (See the marketing poster at bottom left). 

The Home Show was an opportunity for locals to view the latest products from businesses like Friedman's Jewelers, BC Moore, and Belk.

(Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive)

Duke Insurance Agency - 1950s - Lancaster SC Photos

Charles M. Duke, who was the father of Dr. William "Bill" Duke and Gen. Charles "Charlie" Duke poses inside his office, Duke Insurance Agency, in downtown Lancaster in the early 1950s. 

The reflection of former Lancaster News editor and publisher Julian Starr Jr., who was also a photographer, can be seen in the window. 

(Photo by Julian Starr Jr./The Lancaster Archive)

Boys at Driving Range - 1959 - Lancaster SC Photos

Boys pose for a group photo at a golf driving range in Lancaster in 1959. 

The economic boom following WW2 saw significant growth in the game of golf around the country.  

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(Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive)

 

LHS Majorettes - 1949 - Lancaster SC Photos

Wow. Look at that fashion back then. The Lancaster High School majorettes pose for a group portrait in 1949. (Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive) 

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