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

Shriners from Lancaster and around the state gather at The Ellen Dean Hotel before their parade in August of 1952. The group headed to Springs Park for a family picnic after the parade. 

The Ellen Dean, located at 137 N White St., was constructed in 1941 and in addition to its hotel rooms, had retail stores on the ground level and an event space in the basement. 

Many Lancaster servicemen who married before departing to fight in WW2 spent their honeymoon night at The Ellen Dean. 

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Swim Team Victory - 1980s - Lancaster SC Photos

The Lancaster Swim Team celebrates a meet championship in the late 1980s. Holding the trophy is Roxanne Catoe. 

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First Baptist Children's Choir - 1953

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

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

Local church youth groups pose for a portrait during an event at North Elementary in 1983.

The group was known as United Youth Ministries and would gather for devotion time, volleyball and basketball games.  

(Photo by The Lancaster News via The Lancaster Archive) 

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Carowinds First Summer - 1973

The steamboat, monorail and main entrance are seen at Carowinds in the summer of 1973. 

The park first opened in March of '73. 

Several rides that were part of opening day still operate today, including the skytower, which can be seen at left. 

(Photo by Bobby Bell/Bell Studio via The Lancaster Archive)

The Side Porch Restaurant - 1980s - Lancaster SC Photos

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 stands today, located near Discovery School, formerly known as Central School. 

(Photo by The Lancaster News via The Lancaster Archive)

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

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 Archive)

This is part 1 of 2 of this photo. Stay tuned for the other half of the picture! 

  

Red Cross Swimming Instructors - 1985 - Lancaster SC Photos

Red Cross instructors and swimmers pose for a group photo at the Lancaster city pool on June 16, 1958. 

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Marion Sims Staff - 1959 - Lancaster SC Photos

The Marion Sims Hospital staff poses for a group portrait in December of 1959. (Photo by Lavoy Studio via The Lancaster Archive)

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

 

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 1950s, legendary golfer Ben Hogan stopped by the Lancaster Golf Club. 

Here, Hogan teaches a putting technique as golfers and others look on. 

The Hall of Famer won The Masters twice and also took first at the PGA Championship, U.S. Open and The Open Championship. 

He is considered one of the greatest golfers of all time. (Photo by Lavoy Bauknight via The Lancaster Archive)

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Lancaster Native Julie Roberts - 20 Years Ago

 

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

The ballad was the first song released from her debut album Julie Roberts. 

The song peaked at No. 18 and the album produced three singles. Roberts will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of her album with a concert in Nashville at Chiefs on Broadway on May 25.

Liberty Bell on Main Street - 1950 - Lancaster SC Photos

 

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 the U.S. government and now sits on the statehouse grounds in Columbia. The event seen here was part of a national campaign promoting U.S. Savings Bonds. 

This image is looking south on Main and the Coca-Cola sign at left is near the intersection of Arch and Main streets. 

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

 

Models show off the latest Jantzen swimwear during a Belk's fashion show at Lancaster High School on April 4, 1956. 

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Miss Lancaster Crowned By Miss America - 1965 - Lancaster SC Photos

Miss America Vonda Kay Van Dyke crowns Miss Lancaster, Linda Culp, during the Miss Lancaster pageant in 1965. 

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Students Visit The Lancaster News - 1955 - Lancaster SC Photos

 

Local students pose in front of The Lancaster News building after taking a tour of the newspaper on Monday, May 23, 1955. 

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Tri-County Beauty Queens - 1968 - Lancaster SC Photos

Miss Lancaster Caroline Collins, Miss Great Falls Patti Williams Wishert, Miss Chester, Miss Rock Hill and Miss Fort Mill pose for a portrait in 1968. 

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Lancaster Christmas Parade - 1964 - Lancaster SC Photos

Wow! Those parade-goers standing on top of Williams Drug are getting an outstanding view of the Lancaster Christmas Parade in 1964. 

At right is Mac's Lunch, which was located at the intersection of Main and Arch streets. Mac's was known for their burgers and more. 

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Christmas on Main Street - 1976 - Lancaster SC Photos

That Lancaster Bakery sign has us wishing we could get a gingerbread man cookie! 

This December 1976 image shows downtown at Christmas, looking north. The Hyatt Theater is seen at left and The Springs Block is at right. 

Look at those two guys in the truck. Clearly, they knew they were having their picture made! 

Did you know, the Lancaster Bakery sign can now be seen inside the Shops on Main antique mall on Main St. 

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North Elementary Thanksgiving - 1983 - Lancaster SC Photos

North Elementary students pose in their pilgrim costumes in celebration of Thanksgiving in 1983. 

Thanksgiving was declared a national holiday by Pres. Abraham Lincoln in 1863. 

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