Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Kilburnie in the Snow - 1958 - Lancaster SC Photos


For years, Lancaster residents wondered what would happen to Kilburnie, seen here in Dec. of 1958. 

This Federal-style home, located at 204 N. White St., was built by dentist Joseph Lee between 1826 and 1834. Over the years, Kilburnie began to show its age and eventually was abandoned. 

In Feb. of 1999, the weathered structure was moved to Craig Farm Rd. The house was restored and now serves as a bed-and-breakfast inn known as Kilburnie, the Inn at Craig Farm. 

In 1979, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. 

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

 

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Santa and Belk's in The Christmas Parade - 1964

 

Santa waves to the crowd as he heads north on Main St. on the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce float during the Christmas parade in 1964. This is a view of the 100 Block of south Main St. where the former Belk department store was located. 
 
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Monday, December 7, 2020

Santa in an Airplane in Christmas Parade - 1948 - Lancaster SC Photos

 


Children race into the streets to grab candy thrown by Santa as he rides inside a real airplane in front of The Springs Block during the 1948 Christmas parade. 

Children can also be seen standing in front of Buckelew's Five & Dime store at left and Lancaster Drug Co. can be seen behind the plane. 

See below for a closer view of the crowd.

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Friday, December 4, 2020

Snakes at The Parade - 1961 - Lancaster SC Photos

The Lancaster County Rabies Control Officer rides through downtown Lancaster during the 1961 Christmas parade while holding two live snakes. We're thinking the county attorneys wouldn't allow this nowadays!

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Thursday, December 3, 2020

Children Waiting for the Christmas Parade - 1961 - Lancaster SC Photos

Children wait for the Lancaster Christmas parade to begin on Dec 8, 1961. See anyone you know?

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Christmas Parade!


 

Santa at The Christmas Parade - 1961 - Lancaster SC Photos

 



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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Christmas Parade - 1966 - Lancaster SC Photos

 

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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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

LHS Majorettes at Lancaster Christmas Parade - 1964 - Lancaster SC Photos

 
 

Can you find the Lancaster County School District building in this picture? Hint: It was a Winn Dixie in 1964. 

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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Lancaster High School Midget Football Team - 1948 - Lancaster SC Photos


 

Facemasks were not regulation back in 1948 when this portrait of the Lancaster High midget football team was made. See anyone you know? 

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Charlie Duke Speaks in Kershaw - 1988 - Kershaw SC Photos

 



  

Retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General and NASA astronaut Charlie Duke speaks during a Veterans Day celebration at Andrew Jackson High School in Kershaw in Nov. of 1988. 

 

In 1972, the Lancaster native was the tenth and youngest person to walk on the moon.  

 

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Armed Forces Parade - 1957 - Lancaster SC



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. 

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Thursday, November 5, 2020

Chesterfield School - 1964 - Lancaster SC Photos

 


Chesterfield School is seen in May of 1964. Thousands of Lancaster students attended here over the years, which was located on Chesterfield Ave. 

Today, a part of the school still stands. Above is the L&C, Railway, Main St. and Builders Supply. 

 

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Election Returns - 1970 - Lancaster SC Photos

Lancaster County election officials are seen counting ballots at the county building during the late hours of election night on Nov. 3, 1970. At left on the phone is Sen. Son Roddey. See anyone you know? 

 

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Lancaster Christmas Parade - 1964 - Lancaster SC Photos




Thousands fill up Main St. in 1964 for the Christmas parade as Miss Lancaster Diane Love, center, waves to the crowd. 

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.

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Kilburnie - The Inn at Craig Farm


 

 

 

 

 

 

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Jaycess Beauty Pageant Contestants - 1963 - Lancaster SC Photos

See anyone you know? Lancaster Jaycees beauty pageant contestants pose for a group portrait in March of 1963.

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