March of Dimes at Main and Gay Streets - 1955 - Lancaster SC Photos

The intersection of Main and Gay streets is seen in 1955 as Lancaster Jaycees (dressed as clowns) ask for donations from drivers for The March of Dimes campaign.

The Bank of Lancaster building can be seen at right.

This image is from 1955, although the release date of the movie playing at The Parr Theater was in the early 1950s. Often theaters would re-release a movie several years later.


(Photo by Lavoy Bauknight/Image on file with Travis Bell Photography) ©Copyright. All Rights Reserved.

Central School 3rd Grade Class - 1954 - Lancaster SC Photos

Students in Mrs. Billings' third-grade class pose for a portrait at Central School on May 27, 1954. See anyone you know? 

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

Lancaster High School Aerial - 1983 - Lancaster SC Photos

What an amazing image!

Four schools can be seen in this 1983 aerial photograph. At bottom left is Rice School. At middle left above Rice is the vocational school. At center right is Lancaster High School and to the top right is North Elementary.

What else do you see in this image?

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

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First Baptist Church Snow - 1966 - Lancaster SC Photos

The former First Baptist Church building is seen after snowfall near the corner of Arch and White streets in February of 1966. (Photo by Lee Studio/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography) 

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Williams Drug Store Front Window - 1955 - Lancaster SC

Did you know? 

This is Punky's on Main-Dairy Bar and Grill. 

Back in Feb. of 1955, it was Williams Drug and if you look closely, you can see Valentine's Day promotions on the window and inside. 

In '55, a giant banana split was just 19 cents.  Lancaster natives remember their amazing cherry cokes and grilled sandwiches. 

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

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SC 5 Bridge Construction - 1959 - Lancaster SC Photos

The S.C. 5 bridge is seen under construction on May 12, 1959 on The Catawba River at the Lancaster-York county line. With the construction of the bridge, Lancaster drivers no longer had to use the ferry (located nearby) or drive to Fort Lawn to get to Rock Hill. 


(Photo by Lavoy Bauknight/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography) 

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Postman and His Dog on Main Street - 1955 - Lancaster SC Photos

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. In this photograph, the postman is starting to cross Main St. Behind him is south Main going towards Columbia.

J.C. Penney's department store and Williams Drug can be seen at right.

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

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Golf Lessons - 1970 - Lancaster SC Photos

Lancaster women pose after getting golf lessons at The Lancaster Golf Club in September of 1970. (Photo by Lee Studio/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)

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Women's Fashion - 1968 - Lancaster SC

Lancaster women pose to show off new fashion trends in August of 1968. (Photo by Lee Studio/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography) 

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B.C. Moore and Sons - 1956 - Lancaster SC Photos

Weight scales that would also tell your future are see in front of B.C. Moore and Sons on March 16, 1956 at the corner of Main and Arch streets. 

Downtown retail stores competed aggressively for customers by investing in their window fronts with the hopes that dramatic lighting and displays would lure buyers inside. 

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Main Street Christmas - 1968 - Lancaster SC Photos

A view of Main St. looking south on Jan. 2, 1968. Macks Five and Dime, The Springs Block and B.C. Moore and Son's can be seen in this photograph, made in the rain. 

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

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Gulf Station at North Main and Meeting Streets - 1955 - Lancaster SC

The Gulf station at the intersection of Main and Meeting streets is seen on June 17, 1955.  This location is the same spot where the Perry's Gulf building was later located.

(Photo by Lavoy Studio/Image on file with Travis Bell Photography)

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North Main and Meeting Streets - 1955 - Lancaster SC

North Main St. is seen near the intersection of Main and Meeting streets on June 17, 1955. 

We see the Dairy Queen sign! Can you spot it?

(Photo by Lavoy Studio/Image on file with Travis Bell Photography) 

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.  

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

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Own a Part of Lancaster History- Check Out our Ebay Auctions

The Lancaster Archive is auctioning off several unique pieces from our collection. 

A bowling pin from the Lancaster Bowling Alley at the golf course, part of the original floor of the LHS gym and a helmet from the '89 and '90 state championship games in Columbia. 

These make great conversation pieces and decor. 

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