Wow. Look at that fashion back then. The Lancaster High School majorettes pose for a group portrait in 1949. (Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive)
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, September 27, 2023
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Lancaster News First Edition - 1905 - Lancaster SC Photos
The first edition of The Lancaster (SC) News, published October 4, 1905, is seen in this image.
Leroy Springs, along with his associates, purchased the Ledger, Enterprise, and Review to form the new publication.
Thursday, August 17, 2023
LHS Pep Rally for State Championship Football Game - 1989- Lancaster SC Photos
Students, football players, faculty, news media, and family members gather at a pep rally in the former Lancaster High School gym in December of 1989.
Sitting on the floor is the 1989 football team led by Johnny Roscoe with the 1959 players behind them. It was the team's first trip to the state championship game since the 1959 team won the title under Wade Corn.
The '89 team played Northwestern at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia. The 1990 team made it back to the state championship in Columbia to battle Union High School.
Both teams attended the same school building as students. This building was located near where the current building is today on Woodland Drive.
Members of the 1959 team were quoted in stories saying it was the loudest and most energetic pep rally they had ever heard or seen. (Photo by Bobby Bell/ Bell Studio/The Lancaster Archive)
See below for cropped versions, making it easier to see details.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Girl Scouts Headed to Springs Park Day Camp - 1955 - Lancaster SC Photos
Lancaster Girl Scouts pose for a photo before heading to Springs Park's day camp on June 2, 1955.
(Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive)
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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Top 4 All Time
The Top 4 Images All Time on The Lancaster Archive, based on hits on our website and views on social media.
1 - Main Street at Night
2 - Will Brice Punting Against the Panthers
3 - The Dairy Mart
4 - Miss Lancaster Contestants with Miss America and Miss South Carolina at Wagon Wheel
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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Kilburnie Yard Sale - 1984 - Lancaster SC Photos
Kilburnie looked a little different back in 1984 when it was downtown.
Here, a yard sale gets underway in an effort to raise funds to save the house.
If you look closely, there's a No Trespassing sign on the left column.
After being moved and fully restored, Kilburnie the Inn at Craig Farm has welcomed guests from all over the world.
(Photo by The Lancaster News via The Lancaster Archive)
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Dobson School Students - 1963 - Lancaster SC Photos
LHS Athletes - 1962 - Lancaster SC Photos
A rare, color photograph of Lancaster High athletes in Sept. 1962. From left are _______, Andy Dickert, Vicki Porter, ________, Margaret Bell, Edward Knight, Bucky Hardin and Suzanne Wylie.
(Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive)
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Boy Scouts at Buckelew Park - 1955
Boy Scouts pose for a picture while cleaning up Buckelew Park in June of 1955. See anyone you know?
(Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive)
Monday, May 15, 2023
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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Main Street Looking North - 1956 - Lancaster SC Photos
The No. 1 song in the land was Elvis' "Heartbreak Hotel". Gas was 29 cents a gallon and portable, black-and-white TV sets had just hit the market.
This is one of those classic images we could look at for hours. Lancaster's Main St. is seen looking north in this amazing photograph captured by Lavoy Bauknight.
The former J.C. Penney at the intersection of Main and Arch streets can be seen at left. Playing at the Parr Theater is The Man Who Knew Too Much, starring Jimmy Stewart, directed and produced by Alfred Hitchcock.
Look closely to the left and you'll see a promo poster for Johnny Concho, starring Frank Sinatra. To the right side of Main is Lancaster Drug, Robinson Cloud and Collins & Dunn.
What else do you see in this picture?
A cropped version is below.
Thursday, April 13, 2023
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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Perry's Gulf Station on Main St. - 1960s - Lancaster SC Photos
Perry's Gulf Station is seen in the 1960s.
The full-service gas station was located at the intersection of Main and Meeting streets.
Full service included the driver being able to stay in the car as the attendant filled up their vehicle with gasoline, checked fluids, tire pressure and processed the payment.
Can you find the Coca-Cola and Pepsi machines in this photo?
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(Photo by Lavoy Bauknight/The Lancaster Archive)
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Central School Chorus - 1970 - Lancaster SC Photos
The Central School Chorus poses for a group photo during a PTA meeting in April of 1970.
Seen in this picture are:
Joe Shaw Jr, Jennifer Rose Delgobbo, Frances Ellis, Terry Sears Chandler, Tina Thomas Davis, Libby Sweatt Lambert, Sheila Randall Gates, Stuart Love and Kevin Threatt.
Cropped version can be seen below, making it easier to see faces.
(Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive)
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Post 31 Baseball Team - 1959 - Lancaster SC Photos
The Lancaster Post 31 baseball team poses for a group portrait in June of 1959. See anyone you know?
(Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive)
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