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Mac's Lunch - Lancaster Christmas Parade - 1964 - Lancaster SC Photos

 

 

We're thinking Mac's Lunch did a lot of business on this late November day. What would you give for a burger from Mac's if it were still around?

Watchers keep an eye on the Lancaster Christmas parade from atop, inside and in front of Mac's in 1964 at the intersection of Main and Arch streets.

The diner was known for its breakfast and lunch menu.

The brick building in background is the former J. C. Penney's, which is current day Tumble-N-Roll.

This is just a small portion of the full photograph. We'll be releasing more from this image in the coming weeks.

(Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography) 

 

Christmas Parade and Santa - 1964 - Lancaster SC Photos

 

No matter the time of year, it's always fun to look at parade image. 

What an amazing view of downtown, looking south as Santa rides north on the 200 block of Main St. in 1964. Williams Department Store, B.C. Hough Jewelers and Parr Theater are just a few of the places that can be seen. 

What else do you see? 

 

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Mac's Lunch - 1964 - Lancaster SC Photos

 

Mac's Lunch, a popular diner located on Main St. right beside Arch St., is seen during a parade in 1964 as Diane Love Bruner waves to the crowd.

 Mac's was known for its breakfast and lunch menau and was a popular spot to catch up with friends downtown. The former J.C. Penney building can be seen at left. 

Today, the mural of Lancaster citizens walking through downtown is to the right of Mac's. The car with the beauty queen contestant is driving north on Main. 

Be sure to zoom into this one. You may see yourself or someone you know. 

 

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Jaycees Rodeo Parade - 1953 - Lancaster SC

The 200 block of south Main St. is seen as a cowgirl poses during a Jaycees rodeo parade on Friday, May 1, 1953.

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Clown Parade 1982 - Lancaster SC

Children dressed in clown outfits are seen at the intersection of Main and Arch streets during an Arts-Are-Poppin' clown parade in 1982. The former J.C. Penney department store can be seen in the background.

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Lancaster Christmas Parade - 1966 - Lancaster SC Photos

Thousands watch as the Lancaster Christmas parade heads north on Main St. on Nov. 26, 1966. The Lancaster High School band can be seen at top left crossing the intersection of Main and Gay streets. 

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Lancaster Christmas Parade - 1966 - Lancaster SC Photos

Hundreds pack Main Street as the Christmas parade heads north on Nov. 26, 1966. Williams Drug, J.C. Penney's, Parr Theater and B.C. Hough Jewelers can be seen in this image. 

(Photo by Lee Studio/The Lancaster Archive/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)  

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Lancaster Christmas Parade - 1966 - Lancaster SC

The 1966 Christmas parade is seen moving north along Main Street on Nov. 26, 1966. As a reference, the monument in front of the courthouse can be seen at left.

 The police station, seen at top left and house in middle is no longer on Main Street. The Bank of Lancaster float is seen in the middle as a man riding a lawn mower follows behind. 

(Photo by Lee Studio/The Lancaster Archive/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)


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Clown and Queen at Lancaster Christmas Parade - 1964 - Lancaster SC Photos

A clown hops on the car and leans in for a kiss with a beauty pageant queen on Nov. 21, 1964 during the Lancaster Christmas parade on Main Street.

The former Bank of Lancaster building can be seen in background at right.

Parade viewers can be seen in the windows of several buildings above.

(Photo by Lee Studio/The Lancaster Archive/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)

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Fred Kirby in the Lancaster Christmas Parade - 1966 - Lancaster SC Photos

Recording artist and entertainer Fred Kirby rides his horse, Calico, up Main Street during the Nov. 26, 1966 Christmas parade in Lancaster. 

Kirby was popular in The Carolinas for years, having his own television show on WBTV Charlotte and making appearances at schools and attractions like Tweetsie Railroad. 

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Christmas Parade - 1960 - Lancaster SC

Children ride on the Susan's School of Dance and Baton float during the December 1960 Christmas parade on Main St. 

In background is The Parr Theater and Hagins Pharmacy. People can be seen watching the parade from windows above.  

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Main Street Looking South - 1985 - Lancaster SC Photos

South Main St. is seen following a parade celebrating Lancaster's bicentennial in March of 1985. The Springs Block can be seen at top left of photograph. Lancaster hosted the mayors of Lancaster, Pa.and Lancaster, England as part of the celebration.  (Photo by Bell Studio/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)

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Christmas Parade - 1965 - Lancaster SC

Children wait for the start of the Lancaster Christmas parade on Main St. in Dec. of 1966.

A hat on the girl, who is second from left, reads Lancaster High School. The children are enjoying popcorn with the Coca-Coal logo on the the box.

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Christmas Parade - 1961 - Lancaster SC

A clown greets Gene and Josie Adams' children of Lancaster during the 1961 Christmas parade on Main St. in Lancaster.
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Shriners Parade - 1970 - Lancaster SC

The Lancaster High School Majorettes are seen during The Shriners Parade on Main St. in March of 1970.  (Photo by Lee Studio/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)

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Lancaster Bicentennial Parade - 1985 - Lancaster SC

A parade honoring Lancaster's bicentennial heads up North Main St. in March of 1985.(Photo by Bobby Bell/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)

Shriners Parade - Lancaster SC - 1970

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The Shriners Parade is seen looking north at The Springs Block in March of 1970  (Photo by Lee Studio/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)

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Christmas Parade - Lancaster SC - 1961

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Miss South Carolina Janet McGee waves to the crowd during the Lancaster Christmas parade in Dec. of 1961 on Main St. Sears Roebuck and Co. can be seen in the background.  (Photo by Lee Studio/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography) 

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