Tri-County Queens Before Christmas Parade - 1960 - Lancaster SC Photos

Beauty queens from York, Chester and Lancaster counties pose for a group portrait before the Lancaster Christmas parade in 1960. 

(Photo by Lavoy Studio via The Lancaster Archive) 

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North Main Street Bridge Construction - 1955 - Lancaster SC Photos

It was empty fields back in the fall of 1955 but now, North Main Street looks a lot different. 

Here, construction around the bridge near North Main and Woodland Drive is seen, looking north. 

As a reference, just up the hill where several cars and a truck are seen on the right is the present day entrance to Lancaster Square. Over to the left looking past the crane is the Arby's location. 

(Photo by Lavoy Studio via The Lancaster Archive) 

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A postman begins his walk up Main Street from the U.S. Post Office near the intersection of Main and Arch streets on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1955.

The Parr Theater, which is advertising the movie "Davy Crockett" can be seen near the center of the photograph.

B.C. Moore and Sons department store can be seen as well. At left is a Navy Recruiting poster. The water tower just over the shoulder of the postman sat beside the former police station, to the right of the Lancaster county courthouse.

(Photo by Lavoy Studio via The Lancaster Archive)

Food Trucks!

Get ready to spread some holiday cheer — Lancaster Lights and Holiday Sights is seeking food truck vendors to join the fun!

This magical community event will take place on December 6, 12, and 13, 2025, at 260 S. Plantation Rd. in Lancaster, bringing together families from across the county for an unforgettable celebration filled with lights, laughter, and festive spirit.

If you’re a food truck owner looking to be part of the holiday magic — this is your chance!

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Deadline to apply: November 10

Lancaster's Leslie Carroll at USC Football Game - 1992 - Lancaster SC Photos

LHS graduate Leslie Carroll, far right, is seen before the Tennessee game on Oct. 31, 1992 in Columbia, S.C. 

The north endzone student section can be seen at the left of the image under the scoreboard. The Gamecocks beat the Vols 24-23 that day. (Travis Bell/SIDELINE CAROLINA via The Lancaster Archive) 

Adrienne Blackmon at North Elementary - 1980s - Lancaster SC Videos

 A short but sweet video clip of the late and beloved Adrienne Blackmon. My father, Bobby, aimed his camera at thousands of people over the years and Adrienne was a good sport that day! 

The clip shows her before a play at North Elementary in the mid 1980s as she was waiting to direct her students into the gym. 

Adrienne taught in the Lancaster School District for 19 years. Her daughters, Heather and Ashley, both live in South Carolina today. There is sound with this video. (Clip by Bobby Bell/Bell Studio via The Lancaster Archive) 

Tweetsie Railroad Entrance - 1974

Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock, N.C. is seen in 1974. Thousands from Lancaster have visited the wild west theme park since it opened in 1957. 

It features a locomotive-led train that makes a 3-mile loop around the park. 

Celebrity cowboy Fred Kirby was an icon at Tweetsie for decades. 

The park features live shows, a zoo and amusement rides. 

Fall and winter events are coming up at Tweetsie. Check the park's website for details.

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

Girl Scouts Luncheon - 1965 - Lancaster SC Photos

Lancaster Girl Scouts and Girl Scouts Seniors gather for a luncheon in July of 1965. (Photo by Lee Studio via The Lancaster Archive) 

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Lancaster High School LHS (SC) State Championship Football Team - 1959 - Lancaster SC Photos

Most football players and coaches pose for their official group photo before the season starts. But when the team wins the state championship, another group photo is made after the season is complete. 

Here, members of the state championship team are seen in December of 1959 in Lancaster. They had just beaten Winyah in Georgetown days earlier for the state title. 

At top left is coaching legend Wade Corn. Corn led the team to 11 wins, including 4 shutouts. LHS averaged almost 14 points per game while their opponents averaged only 5. 

(Photo by Lavoy Studio via The Lancaster Archive) 

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Wade Corn with Lancaster High Football Team - 1959 - Lancaster SC Photos

Lancaster High School head coach Wade Corn talks to his team during halftime of the Greenville game in November of 1959 in Lancaster. 

LHS, known then as the Blue Hurricanes, went on to win the state championship that year, beating Winyah High School. 

Corn played on Wofford's undefeated 1949 team. Lavoy Bauknight, who made this photograph, also attended Wofford. 

(Photo by Lavoy Studio via The Lancaster Archive) 

Coach Max Clyburn With LHS Golf Team - 1965 - Lancaster SC Photos

Lancaster High School golf team members pose with Coach Max Clyburn (kneeling at left) in March of 1965 at The Lancaster Golf Course. Clyburn led the team for 27 years and finished his career with an amazing .857 winning percentage as coach. 

(Photo by Lavoy Studio via The Lancaster Archive)

Lancaster High's Brooks Goldsmith Catch vs Greenville - 1959 - Lancaster SC Photos

Lancaster High's Brooks Goldsmith leaves Greenville High behind as he hauls in a pass on Nov. 13, 1959 in Lancaster. 

Goldsmith and The Blue Hurricanes beat Byrnes in the playoffs the next week and went on to defeat Winyah for the state championship. 

LHS only lost one game that season and averaged almost 14 points per game while their opponents averaged only 5. Four opponents never scored a point against The Hurricanes that year. 

LHS was coached by Wade Corn and their mascot later became The Bruins. This field was located near the present day Wylie St. Pool. 

(Photo by Lavoy Baunknight via The Lancaster Archive) 

Children Watch Fire Safety Demo - 1965 - Lancaster SC Photos

Lancaster children watch in excitement as they get a fire extinguisher demonstration from The Lancaster Fire Department in July of 1965. 

(Photo by Lee Studio via The Lancaster Archive)

 

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City Hall - Bank of Lancaster - Shell Station -- 1965 - Lancaster SC Photos

The intersections of Arch and Catawba streets are seen on July 14, 1965. At left is the former Bank of Lancaster, which is now city hall. 

At right, a man can be seen between two vending machines at the Shell gas station. 

At top is the former city hall building, also known as The Springs House, which is now home to Lancaster County Council of the Arts. 

(Photo by Lavoy Studio via The Lancaster Archive) 

Lancaster Educators Sing "I'm Glad That I'm a Teacher" - 1990 - Lancaster SC Videos

VIDEO - Turn up your sound - Lancaster Educators perform "I'm Glad That I'm a Teacher", directed by Linda Bell, at an event in 1990. (Video by Bobby Bell / Bell Studio)— with Linda Blackmon Bell and

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Charlie Duke Day - 1972 - Lancaster SC Photos

Nearly 20,000 people gathered to celebrate their hometown hero with a parade for astronaut Charlie Duke on May 26, 1972. The Lancaster native had just walked on the moon a month earlier as a part of Apollo 16.

Mayor Reece Funderburk declared it "Charlie Duke Day". Hundreds of military and high school band members, beauty queens, floats and state and national dignitaries were on Main St. that day.

To the left of Duke is his wife Dotty. Below are sons Charles and Thomas. 

(Photo by Dave Yarborough via The Lancaster Archive)

USC Lancaster and By-Pass - 1970s - Lancaster SC Photos

USC Lancaster and the S.C. 9 by-pass are seen in this 1970s aerial image. Pizza Hut and the Gregwood community are also in this photograph. 

There is no P.E. Center yet and Chick-fil-A is years from being built. University Baptist Church is seen under construction. 

(Lavoy Studio via The Lancaster Archive)

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Ray's Flowers After Hurricane Hugo - 1989 - Lancaster SC Photos

Ray's Flowers' windows are seen blown out after Hurricane Hugo's destruction on Main Street in Sept. of 1989. (The Lancaster News via The Lancaster Archive)