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. 

 

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A PRINT

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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? 

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A PRINT

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

Lancaster Motor Speedway - 1962 - Lancaster SC Photos

Trouble in Turn Four! 

Look how close the fans in the infield are to the action and there's no guard rail or wall protecting them. 

Back then, track officials wore football jerseys. Can you find the official in the picture?

It was a tight race that day July 4th weekend of 1962 at Lancaster Motor Speedway. 

Check out the outside turn. If you lost control of your car in a turn back then, you didn't hit the wall. There was no wall. You'd just end up in the parking lot. 

This is a great one to zoom into to see more details. If you're looking at this on phone and you have desktop or laptop in the next room, it's definitely worth checking out on a large screen so you can see all the details. 

CLICK HERE TO ORDER A PRINT

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

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. 

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A PRINT

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

The Lancaster Bakery - 1955 - Lancaster SC

Look at those cookies, cakes and pies! 

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? 

CLICK HERE TO ORDER A PRINT

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

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) 


PURCHASE A WATERMARK-FREE PRINT BY CLICKING HERE

Aerial of Market Street Pool, Library, First Baptist - 1971 - Lancaster SC Photos

An April, 1971 view of the Market Street pool, county library and churches. Chesterfield Ave.can be seen going left to right at top of photograph while Market Street is at left and White St. is at right. (Photo by Lee Studio/The Lancaster Archive/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography) 


ORDER A WATERMARK-FREE PRINT BY CLICKING HERE

Lancaster City Pool - 1953 - Lancaster SC Photos

The city pool, located at the intersection of McCardell and Gay streets is seen on July 4, 1953. 

The pool was a favorite summer spot for children for years. 

Shops and a cafe can be seen in the background. 

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

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)  

PURCHASE A PRINT AT:

https://travisbell.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/Historic-Lancaster/G0000X4uaWeFhoIk/I00003Wjn2Gazvks/C0000M7yqzJvld.0

Parr Theater - 1955 - Lancaster SC Photos

Children and teens wait outside The Parr Theater in October of 1955 to see the movie, Ulysses. Going downtown for a Saturday matinee was a tradition on Main Street for years. 

This showing was probably an after-school event since many children are holding books.

The theater showed news clips, full-feature movies and serials. In the 50's popcorn was 10 cents and soft drink was 15 cents. 

PURCHASE A WATERMARK-FREE PRINT HERE
https://travisbell.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/Historic-Lancaster/G0000X4uaWeFhoIk/I0000svW7CBo1Ikc/C0000M7yqzJvld.0


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

Midway Community - 1952 - Lancaster SC Photos

Did you know? Main St. wasn't the only place to shop back in the 1950's and 60's? 

Here, the Midway community, located on York St. near the Springs Cotton Mill, is seen in March of 1952. 

It featured music, grocery and pharmacy stores along with a bank and dry cleaners. Midway was popular through the early 1970's. 

PURCHASE A WATERMARK-FREE PRINT HERE

https://travisbell.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/Historic-Lancaster/G0000X4uaWeFhoIk/I0000WQrKQgmHcG8/C0000M7yqzJvld.0

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

Williams Drug Store - 1967 - Lancaster SC Photos

The Williams Drug lunch counter is seen in 1967 in a photo created to show the new look of the store. 

The Main St. pharmacy was a favorite for locals for decades with their fountain drinks, grilled sandwiches and ice cream. It opened in 1953 and closed in 1997. 

Many young boys got their first comic book here. Main St. is just outside the door on the far end of the counter. 

Today, this building is Punky's on Main. 

PURCHASE A WATERMARK-FREE PRINT HERE:
https://travisbell.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/Historic-Lancaster/G0000X4uaWeFhoIk/I00001R4YsN8MpGI/C0000M7yqzJvld.0

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

Motor In Drive-In Theater - 1952 - Lancaster SC Photos

The Motor In Drive-In Theater is seen in this aerial photograph on July 2, 1952 on W. Meeting St., which can be seen at the bottom of the image from left to right. 

The theater screen, seen near bottom, was located near the present-day Hercheks convenience store location. Plantation Rd., which today runs along the left side of the drive-in, was not yet paved. 

The open land at top of the photograph is where Forest Dr. and Edgemont Dr. are located today. 

This drive-in was a popular spot for teens in the 50's and 60's and could park up to 180 cars for a movie. The projection room can be seen at the lower, center part of the image. 

The theater was located across the street from a popular grill called the Motor In Grill, seen at bottom of image, which was also a popular spot for teens. 

(Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive/Image on file with Travis Bell Photography) 

Order a watermark-free print here:

https://travisbell.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/Historic-Lancaster/G0000X4uaWeFhoIk/I00007ClpifqW3JQ/C0000M7yqzJvld.0

Motor In Grill - 1954 - Lancaster SC Photos

The Motor In Grill is seen on June 16, 1954. The spot was one of several restaurants that teenagers would drive back and forth to on the weekends in the 1950s and 60s, including The Hub, Howard's Grill and The Pit Stop.


(Photo by Lavoy Studio/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)

©Travis Bell Photography. All Rights Reserved. Free Download is for Personal Use Only.




Today's new image is presented by:

Williams Drug Store Front Window - 1955 - Lancaster SC

Did you know? 

This is Punky's on Main-Dairy Bar and Grill. 

Back in Feb. of 1955, it was Williams Drug and if you look closely, you can see Valentine's Day promotions on the window and inside. 

In '55, a giant banana split was just 19 cents.  Lancaster natives remember their amazing cherry cokes and grilled sandwiches. 

(Photo by Lavoy Studio/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography) 

B.C. Moore and Sons - 1956 - Lancaster SC Photos

Weight scales that would also tell your future are see in front of B.C. Moore and Sons on March 16, 1956 at the corner of Main and Arch streets. 

Downtown retail stores competed aggressively for customers by investing in their window fronts with the hopes that dramatic lighting and displays would lure buyers inside. 

Gulf Station at North Main and Meeting Streets - 1955 - Lancaster SC

The Gulf station at the intersection of Main and Meeting streets is seen on June 17, 1955.  This location is the same spot where the Perry's Gulf building was later located.

(Photo by Lavoy Studio/Image on file with Travis Bell Photography)

North Main and Meeting Streets - 1955 - Lancaster SC

North Main St. is seen near the intersection of Main and Meeting streets on June 17, 1955. 

We see the Dairy Queen sign! Can you spot it?

(Photo by Lavoy Studio/Image on file with Travis Bell Photography) 

Lancaster Square Shopping - 1982 - Lancaster SC

Lancaster Square, located at  949 N. Main St, is seen the day after Thanksgiving on Friday, Nov. 26, 1982.

Mister Jack's Family Shoes, Ron's Shoe Repair, Eckerd Drugs, Roses department store and Shoe Show can all be seen in this photograph.

Most Lancaster natives agree that Williams Drug had one of the best cherry cokes around but Eckerd's cherry coke was a favorite as well.

(Photo by The Lancaster News/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)

©Travis Bell Photography. All Rights Reserved. Free Download is for Personal Use Only.

J.C. Penney - 1960s - Lancaster SC

Shoppers browse at J.C. Penney department store in the 1960s.

Located at 300 S. Main St., "Penney's" was one of many retail shops downtown. The chain saw huge growth in the 1960s and 70s with over 2,000 locations across the country.

The store later moved to Lancaster Square. Today, this building is home to Tumble-N-Roll, a gymnastics and cheerleading center.

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

©Travis Bell Photography. All Rights Reserved. Free Download is for Personal, Non-Business Related Use Only.