Snakes at The Parade - 1961 - Lancaster SC Photos

The Lancaster County Rabies Control Officer rides through downtown Lancaster during the 1961 Christmas parade while holding two live snakes. We're thinking the county attorneys wouldn't allow this nowadays!

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Children Waiting for the Christmas Parade - 1961 - Lancaster SC Photos

Children wait for the Lancaster Christmas parade to begin on Dec 8, 1961. See anyone you know?

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Santa at The Christmas Parade - 1961 - Lancaster SC Photos

 

The crowd waves to Santa as he rides north on Main St. during the Lancaster Christmas parade in 1961. This photograph was made at the intersection of Main and Arch streets. The former post office building can be seen behind the crowd.

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Christmas Parade - 1966 - Lancaster SC Photos

 

A large crowd watches the Christmas parade as it heads north on Main St. in 1966. People can be seen in the windows and on top of buildings. 

Looking closer, Tiny Town Cafe, Collins and Dunn department store and more can be seen in this classic photograph.

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LHS Majorettes at Lancaster Christmas Parade - 1964 - Lancaster SC Photos

 
 

Can you find the Lancaster County School District building in this picture? Hint: It was a Winn Dixie in 1964. 

Here, the LHS Majorettes head north on Main St. during the Nov. 1964 Christmas parade. 

Mac's Lunch, a popular diner known for its hamburgers, is seen facing Arch St. Today, 

Today, the Spirit of Lancaster mural could be seen on the side of the building at right. See anyone you know in this classic photograph?

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Armed Forces Parade - 1957 - Lancaster SC

Soldiers head south on Main St. during the 1957 Armed Forces parade in May of 1957. Parr Theater, Robinson Cloud, Sears and Belk are just a few of the businesses that can be seen in this mage. 

What else do you see in this classic photograph?

 

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Lancaster Christmas Parade - 1964 - Lancaster SC Photos

Thousands fill up Main St. in 1964 for the Christmas parade as Miss Lancaster Diane Love, center, waves to the crowd. 

As seen at left, there were two movie theaters on Main St.

This is a great image to zoom into as there's so much going on in this classic photograph. What do  you see in this image?

Maybe you can find yourself in the cropped versions above.

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Christmas Parade and Santa - 1964 - Lancaster SC Photos

 

No matter the time of year, it's always fun to look at parade image. 

What an amazing view of downtown, looking south as Santa rides north on the 200 block of Main St. in 1964. Williams Department Store, B.C. Hough Jewelers and Parr Theater are just a few of the places that can be seen. 

What else do you see? 

 

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(Photo by Lee Studio/The Lancaster Archive/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)

 

Mac's Lunch - 1964 - Lancaster SC Photos

 

Mac's Lunch, a popular diner located on Main St. right beside Arch St., is seen during a parade in 1964 as Diane Love Bruner waves to the crowd.

 Mac's was known for its breakfast and lunch menau and was a popular spot to catch up with friends downtown. The former J.C. Penney building can be seen at left. 

Today, the mural of Lancaster citizens walking through downtown is to the right of Mac's. The car with the beauty queen contestant is driving north on Main. 

Be sure to zoom into this one. You may see yourself or someone you know. 

 

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Lancaster Bakery - 1955 - Lancaster SC Photos

Lancaster Bakery owner  D.B. Courtney hands a bag of desserts to a customer on July 6, 1955.

Courtney's shop was so popular, it became a Saturday tradition for thousands of residents. Courtney and his staff also made amazing cakes for social events and parties. What was your favorite dessert from the bakery? 

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Main Street Looking South - 1968 - Lancaster SC

American flags were flying up and down Main St. around Veterans Day in 1968. 

This image was created near the intersection of Main and Dunlap streets, looking south. 

 Dozens of businesses can be seen in the image, including Parr Theater, Macks and Friedman's Jewelers.

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Tom Thumb Wedding - 1920 - Lancaster SC Photos

 

100 years ago, Main Street was dirt. 

 

Here, children pose in front of The Bank of Lancaster at the corner of Main and Gay streets after a Tom Thumb wedding in 1920. A 'bank closed' sign can be seen on the right door. 

 

Tom Thumb weddings, an acting out of a wedding ceremony by children, was popular in the early 1900s. 

 

They were inspired by the 1863 wedding of General Tom Thumb, who was a dwarf that achieved fame as a performer under P.T. Barnum.

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Lancaster Christmas Parade - 1966 - Lancaster SC Photos

Thousands watch as the Lancaster Christmas parade heads north on Main St. on Nov. 26, 1966. The Lancaster High School band can be seen at top left crossing the intersection of Main and Gay streets. 

(Photo by Lee Studio/The Lancaster Archive/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography) 

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Lancaster Chester Railway

 

 

The former Lancaster and Chester Railway office is seen around 1950 at its 512 S. Main St. location.

Leroy Springs purchased the railroad line at an auction for $25,000 in 1896. This building was replaced by the current office in June of 1951. 

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Main Street and Parr Theater - 1952 - Lancaster SC

Classic cars head south on Main Street as the Parr Theater is seen on April 7, 1952.

This photograph was made after the photographer, Lavoy Bauknight, was asked by the police chief to document the two trucks that were quadruple parked. Apparently, the trucks had been asked to make their deliveries in back but continued to park on Main. 

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Williams Drug Center - 1967 - Lancaster SC Photos

Did you know? 

One of the most popular gathering spots for years in Lancaster was Williams Drug.

This store had one of the best grills and custom-made fountain drinks on the planet. 

Located at 306 S Main St, it is now the home of Punky's on Main. 

Here, it's seen shortly after sunset in August of 1967. 

(Photo by Lee Studio/The Lancaster Archive/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography) 


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Lancaster Christmas Parade - 1966 - Lancaster SC Photos

Hundreds pack Main Street as the Christmas parade heads north on Nov. 26, 1966. Williams Drug, J.C. Penney's, Parr Theater and B.C. Hough Jewelers can be seen in this image. 

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Lancaster Christmas Parade - 1966 - Lancaster SC

The 1966 Christmas parade is seen moving north along Main Street on Nov. 26, 1966. As a reference, the monument in front of the courthouse can be seen at left.

 The police station, seen at top left and house in middle is no longer on Main Street. The Bank of Lancaster float is seen in the middle as a man riding a lawn mower follows behind. 

(Photo by Lee Studio/The Lancaster Archive/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)


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Main and Dunlap Streets - 1967 - Lancaster SC

The intersection of Main and Dunlap streets is seen in April of 1967. Davis Hardware, The Lancaster Cafe and an office supply store can be seen in the image. Today, CB's Tux and Tech is located near the location of the Davis Hardware sign. (Photo by Lee Studio/The Lancaster Archive/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)  

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