Photographer Lavoy Bauknight didn't let close, busy traffic stop him from positioning his tripod right in the middle of the street to capture this amazing, black and white photograph. Bauknight used a slow shutter speed on his 4x5 Speed Graphic camera to give the image motion.
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas from The Lancaster Archive!
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)
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)
The Lancaster Chamber of Commerce float heads north on Main Street during the 1955 Christmas Parade.
This image was created by Lavoy Bauknight, whose photography studio can be seen across the street.
At right is City Drug, a pharmacy that attracted many customers who craved a grilled sandwich and fountain drink.
The intersection of Main and Arch streets is just out of the picture to the right, past the B.C. Moore sign.
We're not sure what's going on at the bottom of the photograph. Maybe the boy is getting fussed at for running out into the street too much to get candy!
See below for a cropped version, making it easier to see more details.
Below are cropped versions, making it easier to see more details.
The tropical cyclone reached Category 5 status, striking the South Carolina coast and moving inland towards Charlotte.
Thousands of Lancaster County residents went without power for days and some for weeks. (Photo by The Lancaster News via The Lancaster Archive)
Across the street where a car is seen in an open garage is where the Lancaster County building sits today.
(Photo by Lavoy Studio via The Lancaster Archive)
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.
(Photo by Lavoy Studio via The Lancaster Archive)
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.
(Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive)
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.
(Photo by Bobby Bell/Bell Studio/The Lancaster Archive)
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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.
By the looks of those bell-bottom pants at the corner of Main and Gay streets, no doubt it's the 1970s.
Hyatt Cinema, Jewel Box and Williams Dept. Store are just a few places that can be seen in this classic, Christmas image, looking north.
It was made from the top of the former JC Penney building at the corner of Main and Arch streets. This is a fun one to zoom in on to see all the details.
(Photo by Bobby Bell/ Bell Studio/The Lancaster Archive)
The Mullis Brothers parade entry heads up Main St. during the 1961 Christmas Parade.
Taking a look at the kid in the back window at left, we're thinking he's not sure what is going on! A fun time though for sure.
(Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive)
Who's ready for candy?
Children and adults wait for the start of The Lancaster Christmas Parade in 1960.
Kids often moved to the front of the line in hopes of getting candy, which was thrown from floats during the parade.
See below for cropped versions, making it easier to see faces.
(Photo by Lee Studio/The Lancaster Archive)
Editor's Note: Thanks to Mary Lee Barton for naming some of the people in this photograph.
"I see Harry Melton and his boys. Bernice is standing behind them.
On down the line is Betty Ross Hinson Carter and her mother Trudy Hinson. Then down the line is Karen Kirk Hatcher sitting and her mother Grace Kirk standing behind her. Great memories."
Sarah Deese Funderburk also added:
"Lynette and Arlene Lawson center front seated."
Children wait for the Lancaster Christmas Parade to start in Dec. of 1959 on Main St.
Many children flocked to the front of the line to get a clear view and have a better chance of catching candy from people in the parade.
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(Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive)
