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Library Dedication - 1970 - Lancaster SC

Springs President H.W. Close speaks during the dedication of The Lancaster County Library on Sept. 13, 1970. The 15,000 sq.ft. building cost $350,000 to build. The back of Cooper Furniture can be seen in the center of the image. (Photo by Lee Studio/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography) 

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Christmas Parade - 1965 - Lancaster SC

Children wait for the start of the Lancaster Christmas parade on Main St. in Dec. of 1966.

A hat on the girl, who is second from left, reads Lancaster High School. The children are enjoying popcorn with the Coca-Coal logo on the the box.

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Christmas Parade - 1961 - Lancaster SC

A clown greets Gene and Josie Adams' children of Lancaster during the 1961 Christmas parade on Main St. in Lancaster.
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Green Berets and M60 Demo - 1966 - Lancaster SC

Green Berets supervise Lancaster boys as they get an opportunity to fire the M60 machine gun during an event at The Lancaster County airport in Sept. of 1966. The M60 was introduced in 1957, has been used by each branch of the military over the years and continues to be used today.

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Lancaster High School Homecoming - 1966 - Lancaster SC

October 1966-Lancaster High Homecoming at the LHS vs Sumter football game. Ben Watkins is seen at right. (Photo by Lee Studio/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)

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Strom Thurmond at Courthouse - 1964- Lancaster SC

About 150 people gathered on Oct 27, 1964 on the courthouse lawn to hear Sen. Strom Thurmond stump for presidential candidate Barry Goldwater. The white, brick building on the left is the former Lancaster police station. Across the street is the former First Presbyterian Church. (Photo by Lee Studio/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)

Susan's School of Dance - 1965 - Lancaster SC

Dancers wait to perform during a recital by Susan's School of Dance  in June of 1965.(Photo by Lee Studio/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)

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Shriners Parade - 1970 - Lancaster SC

The Lancaster High School Majorettes are seen during The Shriners Parade on Main St. in March of 1970.  (Photo by Lee Studio/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)

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Lancaster Bicentennial Parade - 1985 - Lancaster SC

A parade honoring Lancaster's bicentennial heads up North Main St. in March of 1985.(Photo by Bobby Bell/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)

May Day at Chesterfield School - 1953 - Lancaster SC

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Parents and friends of school children gather at Chesterfield School on May 12, 1953 to watch the May Day festivities. (Photo by Lavoy Studio/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)

 

 

 

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Shriners Parade - Lancaster SC - 1970

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The Shriners Parade is seen looking north at The Springs Block in March of 1970  (Photo by Lee Studio/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)

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Miss America Visits - Lancaster SC - 1966

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Miss America Deborah Bryant shakes hands with city councilman Jim Hyatt during her visit on Thursday, March 19, 1966. Bryant, along with  Miss South Carolina Nancy Moore, was on hand as part of the Miss Lancaster events. (Photo by Lee Studio/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)

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Christmas Parade - Lancaster SC - 1961

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Miss South Carolina Janet McGee waves to the crowd during the Lancaster Christmas parade in Dec. of 1961 on Main St. Sears Roebuck and Co. can be seen in the background.  (Photo by Lee Studio/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography) 

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Christmas Parade - Lancaster SC - 1961

A clown shakes hands with a young boy on Main St. during the Dec. 1961 Christmas parade (Photo by Lee Studio/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)

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Miss Lancaster Contestants - Lancaster SC - 1966

Miss America Deborah Bryant (7th from left) and Miss South Carolina Nancy Moore Thurmond (beside Bryant at right) pose with Miss Lancaster contestants in front of The Wagon Wheel restaurant on Thursday, March 19, 1966. 

The two attended events surrounding The Miss Lancaster pageant, held that week.

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Armed Forces Parade on Main Street - Lancaster SC - 1957

The Armed Forces Parade rolls through downtown Lancaster on Main St. in 1957. At left is The Imperial Theater and Parr Theater. A man can be seen on the roof of The Imperial Theater, watching the event. Belk's and Sears can be seen down the street.  (Photo by Lavoy Studio/Image on file with Travis Bell Photography)


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Armed Forces Parade on Main Street and Mac's Lunch - Lancaster SC - 1957

The Armed Forces Parade rolls through downtown Lancaster on Main St. in 1957. At right is Mac's Lunch, a popular hamburger and breakfast spot for years at the corner of Arch and Main. See below for cropped versions of the image to see if you recognize anyone. 

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