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)
Models show off the latest Jantzen swimwear during a Belk's fashion show at Lancaster High School on April 4, 1956.
(Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive)
(Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive)
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(Photo by Lavoy Studio/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)
Thanksgiving was declared a national holiday by Pres. Abraham Lincoln in 1863.
(The Lancaster News via The Lancaster Archive)
Although the Bruins fell to Northwestern, it was a season to remember and full of historic wins. It was the first time Lancaster High had appeared in the championship game in 30 years.
(The Lancaster News via The Lancaster Archive)
The "Bruins Dawg Pound" (as seen on sign) comes alive as the Lancaster High football team enters the field in Columbia at Williams Brice Stadium in Dec. of 1989.
The Bruins played Northwestern in the state championship game. It was LHS's first state championship appearance since 1959.
(The Lancaster News via The Lancaster Archive)
Purchasing a colored phone back then was a big deal and so was getting a second phone for the kitchen (See the marketing poster at bottom left).
The Home Show was an opportunity for locals to view the latest products from businesses like Friedman's Jewelers, BC Moore, and Belk.
(Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive)
Charles M. Duke, who was the father of Dr. William "Bill" Duke and Gen. Charles "Charlie" Duke poses inside his office, Duke Insurance Agency, in downtown Lancaster in the early 1950s.
The reflection of former Lancaster News editor and publisher Julian Starr Jr., who was also a photographer, can be seen in the window.
(Photo by Julian Starr Jr./The Lancaster Archive)
Boys pose for a group photo at a golf driving range in Lancaster in 1959.
The economic boom following WW2 saw significant growth in the game of golf around the country.
(Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive)
Wow. Look at that fashion back then. The Lancaster High School majorettes pose for a group portrait in 1949. (Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive)
The first edition of The Lancaster (SC) News, published October 4, 1905, is seen in this image.
Leroy Springs, along with his associates, purchased the Ledger, Enterprise, and Review to form the new publication.
Students, football players, faculty, news media, and family members gather at a pep rally in the former Lancaster High School gym in December of 1989.
Sitting on the floor is the 1989 football team led by Johnny Roscoe with the 1959 players behind them. It was the team's first trip to the state championship game since the 1959 team won the title under Wade Corn.
The '89 team played Northwestern at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia. The 1990 team made it back to the state championship in Columbia to battle Union High School.
Both teams attended the same school building as students. This building was located near where the current building is today on Woodland Drive.
Members of the 1959 team were quoted in stories saying it was the loudest and most energetic pep rally they had ever heard or seen. (Photo by Bobby Bell/ Bell Studio/The Lancaster Archive)
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