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Easter Egg Hunt - 1962 - Lancater SC Photos

Children and adults pose for a group picture in front of The American Legion building on the Lancaster County Fairgrounds during an Easter egg hunt in April of 1962. 

 See below for cropped versions.

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

 

 

WLCM Radio - 1953 - Lancaster SC Photos

 

WLCM Radio is seen in 1953 at 103 Catawba St. The call letters were a tribute to Springs Cotton Mills, which at the time, was the world's largest cotton mill. 

The station went on the air on November 26, 1951 and featured local hosts, shows, music and breaking news. 

For decades, listeners tuned in on icy or snowy winter days when school principals would drive the roads early in the morning to make sure they were safe to drive on. The principals would then call the station to let the host know to announce regular school start times or a delay.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Shops on Main

 

 

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

 

Located at 212 S Main.

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First Baptist Construction - 1954 - Lancaster SC Photos

 

First Baptist Church is seen under construction in January of 1954 on Market St. A closer look shows men working at the bottom of the steeple and up inside of it. The new building opened its doors with a dedication service on Sept. 9, 1954.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Springs Park Roller Skates - 1996 - Lancaster SC Photos

 

Some images have an amazing story. 

This one has many. 

Vintage roller skates are seen on the wooden floor of The Springs Park skating rink in 1996. The rink had been closed for years by the time this photograph was created.

It was just one of many activities and rides that entertained children and adults at the park for decades. 

Did you skate at the rink? 

What are your stories? 

What do you remember? 

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

 

 

 

Brooklyn Springs Elementary - 1969 - Lancaster SC Photos

 

Maybe that's your car down there. 

Brooklyn Springs Elementary is seen in April of 1969. The future property of Second Baptist Church can be seen at top left. 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Lancaster's Bicentennial - 1985 - Lancaster SC Photos

 

Lancaster, England mayor William Mashiter, at right, presents his city's flag to Lancaster mayor Joe Shaw, at left, in March of 1985 during an opening ceremony in front of the Lancaster County courthouse. 

Mashiter traveled to South Carolina to help Lancaster celebrate its 200th anniversary. Original Lancaster settlers can be traced back to Lancaster, England. 

Mashiter stayed in Lancaster for days to participate in multiple events and take in our way of life and culture. He was seen in the St. Patrick's Day parade on Main St. and also taken to Columbia to meet then, Gov. Dick Riley.(Photo by The Lancaster News via The Lancaster Archive/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography) 

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JCPenney Construction - 1954 - Lancaster SC Photos

 

Workers tear down a wall in preparation for the construction of JCPenney as the Williams Drug building is seen above on July 15, 1954. 

At top left is the former U.S. Post office on Main St.

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

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Rice School and LHS 1969 and Today - Lancaster SC Photos

 

We thought it would interesting to compare the 1969 Rice School image published earlier to how it looks today.

The 1969 image is on the left. The image on the right is from a screenshot taken from Google Earth today.

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

 

 

 

 

New Lights on Main Street - 1954 - Lancaster SC Photos

 

A lineman installs bulbs into the new, Main St. lights on Sept. 10, 1954 on The Springs Block near Macks Five and Dime store. The modern lights replaced the older bare bulb lights.
 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rice School and LHS - 1969 - Lancaster SC Photos

 

Wow, how Lancaster has changed!

Rice School, in front, and Lancaster High School are seen in April of 1969. 

The intersection of North Main St. and the by-pass can be seen at the top of this image. Lancaster Square has not been built yet. 

The top of North Elementary can be seen at the top left.

See more images from this photograph below, including children playing football and kickball.

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

Bert and Ernie on Sesame Street - 1975 - Lancaster SC Photos

 

Sesame Street muppets Bert and Ernie are seen on a television inside a Lancaster home in Sept. of 1975. 

On top is an 8-track, music player and a tv antenna tuner. The tuner was used to turn the antenna (which was typically mounted on the roof of the house) to get the best reception. 

Most televisions around the country broadcasted just three or four stations, including ETV. 

Bert and Ernie first appeared on Sesame Street in 1969 and have been some of the most popular characters on the show over the years.

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

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Kilburnie Relocation - 1999 - Lancaster SC Photos

Kilburnie is seen while traveling down the by-pass near the Lancaster Business Park on Feb. 6, 1999. The house was moved from its 204 N. White St. location to its new home on Craig Farm Rd. 

It was fully restored and is now Kilburnie, the Inn at Craig Farm.

Below, a moving worker keeps a close eye on the structure during the move.  

The federal-style home was built by dentist Joseph Lee between 1826 and 1834. 

Kilburnie, which officially opened as a bed and breakfast on May 21, 2000, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. 

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