THE LANCASTER ARCHIVE

Welcome to The Lancaster Archive, a preservation website featuring historic Lancaster SC photos from 5 photographers spanning 7 decades. Scroll down to begin viewing the latest photos, click on the keywords to view by subject or use the search box below to find images. The Lancaster Archive is a division of Columbia SC Photographer Travis Bell / Creative, LLC.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Main Street Damage From Hurricane Hugo - 1989 - Lancaster SC Photos

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Awning, roofing and glass  are seen on Main Street after  Hurricane Hugo's destruction  in  September of 1989 .  The tropical cyclone re...
Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Fred Kirby and Aaron Robinson in Washington DC - 1958

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Just two Carolina boys , hanging out in D.C.  Legendary recording artist, tv personality and cowboy Fred Kirby enjoys a baseball game in Wa...
Wednesday, September 25, 2024

The Southern 500 in Darlington - Gunsmoke actor James Arness - 1958

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On September 1, 1958 , Lancaster photographer Lavoy Bauknight photographed NASCAR's Southern 500 race in Darlington. At left, standing ...
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Gov Campbell Visits Lancaster After Hurricane Hugo - 1989- Lancaster SC Photos

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S.C. Gov. Carroll Campbell speaks during a press conference in Lancaster in the fall of 1989.  Campbell visited Lancaster to view Hurricane ...
Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Shriners Parade - 1952 - Lancaster SC Photos

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  Lancaster Shriners head down Main St. in front of The Springs Block during their parade in August of 1952.  The group and their families h...
Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Shriners Perform Before Parade - 1952 - Lancaster SC Photos

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Shriners perform in front of the Lancaster County Courthouse before their parade in August of 1952.  Across the street where a car is seen i...
Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Shriners at The Ellen Dean Hotel - 1952 - Lancaster SC Photos

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Shriners from Lancaster and around the state gather at The Ellen Dean Hotel before their parade in August of 1952. The group headed to Sprin...
Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Swim Team Victory - 1980s - Lancaster SC Photos

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The Lancaster Swim Team celebrates a meet championship in the late 1980s. Holding the trophy is Roxanne Catoe.  (Photo by The Lancaster News...
Tuesday, June 25, 2024

First Baptist Children's Choir - 1953

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The First Baptist children's choir poses for a group portrait in August of 1953. (Photo by Lavoy Studio via The Lancaster Archive) Purch...
Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Church Youth Groups Event - Part 2 of 2 - 1983 - Lancaster SC Photos

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Local church youth groups pose for a portrait during an event at North Elementary in 1983. The group was known as United Youth Ministries an...
Monday, May 27, 2024

Carowinds First Summer - 1973

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The steamboat, monorail and main entrance are seen at Carowinds in the summer of 1973.  The park first opened in March of '73.  Several ...
Wednesday, May 22, 2024

The Side Porch Restaurant - 1980s - Lancaster SC Photos

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The Side Porch restaurant is seen in the 1980s at 308 Dunlap Street.  The popular lunch spot was also a catering business.  The house still ...
Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Church Youth Groups Event - Part 1 of 2 - 1983 - Lancaster SC Photos

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Local church youth groups pose for a portrait during an event at a local school in 1983. (Photo by The Lancaster News via The Lancaster Arch...
Thursday, May 16, 2024

Red Cross Swimming Instructors - 1985 - Lancaster SC Photos

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Red Cross instructors and swimmers pose for a group photo at the Lancaster city pool on June 16, 1958.  ORDER A PRINT HERE (Photo by Lavoy S...
Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Marion Sims Staff - 1959 - Lancaster SC Photos

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The Marion Sims Hospital staff poses for a group portrait in December of 1959. (Photo by Lavoy Studio via The Lancaster Archive) PURCHASE A ...
Wednesday, April 17, 2024

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

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  The PGA Tour is in South Carolina this week!  Michael Jordan isn't the only famous athlete to have played golf in Lancaster. In the 19...
Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Lancaster Native Julie Roberts - 20 Years Ago

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  20 Years Ago,  Lancaster native  Julie Roberts'  song,  "Break Down Here"  was climbing the  Billboard Country Charts .  The...
Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Liberty Bell on Main Street - 1950 - Lancaster SC Photos

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  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 ...
Wednesday, March 13, 2024

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

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  Models show off the latest Jantzen swimwear during a Belk's fashion show at Lancaster High School on April 4, 1956.  PURCHASE A PRINT ...
Friday, March 1, 2024

Red Rose Festival - Lancaster, SC

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