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Erwin Grade School Aerial - 1969 - Lancaster SC Photos

Erwin Grade School is seen in this aerial photograph in 1969. Did you attend Erwin? What do you remember?

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

 

 

 

 

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A&P Food Stores Aerial - 1971 - Lancaster SC Photos

A&P Food Stores  is seen on Elm St. in April of 1971 while the present-day Edwards-Scott House can be seen at bottom right in this aerial photograph looking south. At left is Main St. and at right is Catawba St. 

What else do you see in this classic photograph?

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

 

 

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Merry Christmas!

Traffic flows up an down Main St. during Christmas in the 1950s. Parr Theater, Collins & Dunn and The Springs Block, at right, are just a few of the places that can be seen in this classic image. 

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

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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!

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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?

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

 

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

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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

 

 

 

 

 

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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(Photo by The Lancaster News via The Lancaster Archive) 

 

 

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