"Our Hometown" Part 1 of 2

 

The smell of The Lancaster Bakery.

A cherry coke from Williams Drug.

 

Maybe you leaned out the car window to see the temperature on the bank clock. 

 

Even if you’re not a native, take a journey through Lancaster’s rich, visual history. 

 

Click on the image above and view Part 1 of “Our Hometown”, a celebration of the best images from The Lancaster Archive collection. Some images have never been published before.

 

What will you remember? 

 

Thanks to Comporium, Hyatt Law, Kilburnie and Nutramax for helping make “Our Hometown” possible!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Matt Buys Classic Cars

 

Princess Grace Visits Lancaster Area - 1979 - Lancaster SC Photos

 

Did you know? Princess Grace Kelly visited the Lancaster area in 1979? The Hollywood actress became Princess of Monaco by marrying Prince Rainier III in April of 1956. Kelly, seen here at a Springs plant during her visit, was in the area promoting her new line of Springs sheets and related items. In early 1978, Springs asked Grace to produce a series of pressed flower collages for adaptation to their products.

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

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Meeting

 

Andrew Jackson High School Construction Aerial - 1968 - Kershaw SC Photos

 

Andrew Jackson High School is seen under construction in Oct. of 1968. U.S. 521 can be seen at left above the school. 

The middle school location was farm land at the time.

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

 

 

 

 

 

The Shops on Main

 

 

 

Stop by The Shops on Main, the best antique mall in Lancaster.

Carrying antiques, rare finds, oddities, hand-crafted furniture, local artists works, home decor & more.

 Call 289-MALL or follow the store on facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/TheShopsonMain/

 

 

 

 

 

Chesterfield School First Grade Class - 1958 - Lancaster SC Photos

Mrs. Jones' first grade class poses for a group portrait at Chesterfield School in October of 1958. The school was located on Chesterfield Ave. near Moore St.

Today, the auditorium is the only part of the school that remains. 

Below are cropped versions and a close up of the class list.

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

The Video Connection Arcade - 1983 - Lancaster SC Photos

 

The Video Connection is seen at 113 S. Main St. in May of 1983. 

The business, owned by David Lyles, was part of what some consider the "Golden Age" of video games. Space Invaders, Ms. Pac Man, Galaga and Donkey Kong were just a few of the games that kept children and teens entertained. 

Many birthday parties were held at The Video Connection. 

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

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Lancaster Laundry and Cleaners - 1959 - Lancaster SC Photos

 

Classic cars are seen as customers drop off and pick up their dry cleaning outside Lancaster Laundry and Cleaners in January of 1959. A closer look shows their phone number on the window, which was just four digits back then.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome New Sponsor

 

 

Please welcome Founders Credit Union to The Lancaster Archive

Thanks to all the sponsors who make preserving and sharing our hometown's visual history possible. 

By-Pass Looking West - 1983 - Lancaster SC Photos

Amazing view of the by-pass in 1983. Chick-fil-A, Verizon, Walgreens and many more locations aren't even a thought yet in this aerial photograph. And there is no stop light yet at the intersection of Gillsbrook Rd. and the by-pass. What else do you see in this photograph?

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

 

 

 

 

 

Comporium

 

Lancaster High School Majorettes - 1949 - Lancaster SC Photos

 

Wow. Look at those hairstyles back then. The Lancaster High School majorettes pose for a group portrait in 1949. 

Do you know any of these girls? 

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

New Sponsor

 The Lancaster Archive welcomes Punky's on Main as a new sponsor! Getting hungry? Head over to Punky's for a great lunch! 

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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

 

 

 

 

Sponsor - Bryan Taylor Allstate

 

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) 

 

 

Thanks to the Shops on Main for sponsoring The Lancaster Archive!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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)

 

 

 

 

New Sponsor!

 

The Lancaster Archive welcomes Blackmon Insurance Group as a sponsor on our site! 

 

Scott and Mark are pros when it comes to helping people with their insurance and retirement options. 

 

Learn more about Blackmon Insurance at www.blackmoninsgrp.com or give them a call at 803.285.5433

 

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