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)
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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.
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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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Dancers at Laura Smith's School of Dance meet with a clown at Smith's studio before heading over to the Lancaster Christmas Parade in 1965.
(Photo by Lee Studio/The Lancaster Archive)
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Miss Heath Springs, Patricia Cauthen Ussery, is seen in the Lancaster Christmas Parade as the Heath Springs High School cheerleaders and band follow behind in 1964.
Look closely and you'll see people in the windows above.
Playing at the Parr Theater was Youngblood Hawke.
Do you see Harper's Five & Dime?
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A mule-drawn buggy heads south on Main St. near the intersection of Main and Arch streets during the 1954 Christmas parade.
The building seen in background is where The Spirit of Lancaster mural is seen modern day.
Playing at the Parr Theater is Hondo, which was released in 1953 and starred John Wayne.
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The store was located on Main St. at the Arch St. intersection. A closer look at bottom left shows a Cub Scouts troop walking in the parade.
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Cowboys ride down Main St., heading north, during the annual Christmas parade on Nov. 26, 1966.
Western Auto, Belk and Friedman's Jewelers are just a few of the stores that can be seen in this classic image.
What's your favorite memory from going to parades?
(Photo by Lee Studio/The Lancaster Archive/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)
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Children wait for the Lancaster Christmas parade to begin on Dec 8, 1961. See anyone you know?
The crowd waves to Santa as he rides north on Main St. during the Lancaster Christmas parade in 1961. This photograph was made at the intersection of Main and Arch streets. The former post office building can be seen behind the crowd.
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A large crowd watches the Christmas parade as it heads north on Main St. in 1966. People can be seen in the windows and on top of buildings.
Looking closer, Tiny Town Cafe, Collins and Dunn department store and more can be seen in this classic photograph.
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Here, the LHS Majorettes head north on Main St. during the Nov. 1964 Christmas parade.
Mac's Lunch, a popular diner known for its hamburgers, is seen facing Arch St. Today,
Today, the Spirit of Lancaster mural could be seen on the side of the building at right. See anyone you know in this classic photograph?
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Soldiers head south on Main St. during the 1957 Armed Forces parade in May of 1957. Parr Theater, Robinson Cloud, Sears and Belk are just a few of the businesses that can be seen in this mage.
What else do you see in this classic photograph?
(Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)
As seen at left, there were two movie theaters on Main St.
This is a great image to zoom into as there's so much going on in this classic photograph. What do you see in this image?
Maybe you can find yourself in the cropped versions above.
(Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)
