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) 


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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)  

Lancaster High School Boys Basketball Team - 1949 - Lancaster SC Photos

Check out the fashion for players and coaches back in the day. The Lancaster High School boys basketball team poses for a group portrait inside their gym on Jan. 14, 1949.

Pictured are #35 Bobby McWatters, white shirt Johnny Chesser, #9 Lee Collins, #12 Drue Oliver, #30 ______, #4 Jack Cockrell, #5 Edward Huggins, #7 Jimmy Williams, #8 Richard McManus, #11 Charles McJunkin, #8 Sam Chesser, #6 Roland Barefoot, Manager, J.B. Knight (Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)  

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Red Roses Basketball Team - 1950 - Lancaster SC Photos

See anyone you know? Members of the 1950 Red Roses, Springmaid recreation basketball team pose for a group portrait in January of 1950. 

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Kershaw Swim Team - 1962 - Lancaster SC

See anyone you know? Members of the Kershaw swim team pose for a portrait at the Springs Cotton Mills pool on July 3, 1962. The team was racing against Lancaster that day.

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Lancaster Swim Team - 1962 - Lancaster SC Photos

Members of the Lancaster swim team pose for a portrait at the Springs Cotton Mills pool on July 3, 1962. The team was racing against Kershaw that day. See anyone you know? 

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Col. Springs and Shriners at Springs Park - 1953

Col. Elliott White Springs, second from left, serves as the engineer as he gives Shriners a ride on the train at Springs Park in August of 1952. 

The Shriners, from Lancaster and other parts of the state, held a parade on Main St. and then took their families to the park for a picnic. 

The train was one of several celebrated attractions at Springs Park for years. (Photo by Lavoy Studio/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)  

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Bucky Hardin's Perfect Bowling Game - 1967 - Lancaster SC

Lancaster's Bucky Hardin poses with his bowling ball on June 5, 1967. Hardin had just bowled a perfect game at The Lancaster Bowling Alley, which was located at The Lancaster Golf Club. 

He was a teacher, coach and Assistant Principal in the Lancaster County School District for years.  (Photo by Lee Studio/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)

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NASCAR Legend Buck Baker - 1957 - Lancaster SC Photos

NASCAR legend and Hall of Fame member Buck Baker, father of driver, Buddy Baker, poses for a promotional photo at Lancaster Motor Company on June 1, 1957. Buck, a Richburg native, won two cup series championships and 46 races. (Photo by Lavoy Bauknight/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)

Golf Lessons - 1970 - Lancaster SC Photos

Lancaster women pose after getting golf lessons at The Lancaster Golf Club in September of 1970. (Photo by Lee Studio/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)

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Springs Park Train - 1956 - Lancaster SC

The engineer gets the the engine ready as families prepare to head out on a train ride at Springs Park on August 8, 1956. 

Springs Park was located near Fishing Creek Reservoir and featured a skating rink, Olympic-size pool, a banquet hall and merry-go-round. 

When this photograph was made, Dwight Eisenhower was president and gasoline was just 30 cents per gallon. 

See below for a cropped version of the photograph. Maybe you'll see someone you know. (Photo by Lavoy Studio/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography. 

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Dixie League Baseball - 1991 - Lancaster SC Photos

Dixie League Baseball players pose for a group shot in July of 1991. (Photo by Bobby Bell/Bell Studio/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)'

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The Shops on Main

Stop by The Shops on Main, the best antique mall in Lancaster.

Carrying antiques, rare finds, oddities, hand-crafted furniture, local artists works, home decor & more.

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Springmaid Beach Office - 1969 Myrtle Beach, SC

A May 25, 1969 view of the Springmaid Beach main office, located on Springmaid Blvd. in Myrtle Beach. 

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

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Market St Pool - 1971 - Lancaster SC

We're willing to bet half of every Lancaster child got their swim lessons from Bobbie Hagins.

Here, she patrols the deck at Market Street Pool on July 16, 1971. Hagins taught hundreds of children how to swim over the years.

The pool was located at the intersection of Market St. and Chesterfield Ave, behind the Lancaster County Library.

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Swim Lessons at City Pool - 1971 - Lancaster SC

Children learn how to swim at the city pool, located at the intersection of McCardell and Gay streets on Saturday, July 17, 1971.

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Wylie Street Pool Swim Meet - 1971 - Lancaster SC

Swimmers jump in to prepare for the backstroke race during a swim meet at Wylie Street Pool in July of 1971. (Photo by Lee Studio/Image on file with Travis Bell Photography)

Wylie Street Pool Construction - 1971 - Lancaster SC

Construction continues at The Wylie Street pool on Thursday, April 15, 1971. The high dive can be seen at left. The pool would open that summer for swim meets, free swim and lessons. (Photo by Lee Studio/Image on file with Travis Bell Photography)

Springmaid Beach - 1960s - Myrtle Beach SC

Vacationers at Springmaid Beach watch as a U.S. Air Force jet lands at Myrtle Beach Air Force Base in Myrtle Beach, S.C. in the 1960s.  (Photo by Lee Studio/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)

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The Video Connection - 1982 - Lancaster SC

Wednesday, July 28, 1982 - Children and teens wait outside The Video Connection before the arcade opens in Lancaster at 115 S Main St.

For $3, they could play all the games they wanted that afternoon. (Photo by Bobby Bell/BELL STUDIO)