The United States in the 1950s experienced marked economic growth – with an increase in manufacturing and home construction amongst a post-World War II economic boom. The Cold War and its associated conflicts helped create a politically conservative climate in the country, as the quasi-confrontation intensified throughout the entire decade. These wonderful vintage color photographs below featuring streets scenes of the United States in the 1950s.
Logan, WV - 1950 |
Logan, WV - 1950 |
Logan, WV - 1950 |
Olks Drugs - 1956 |
Home of Pabst Blue Ribbon - 1956 |
The Original Home Theater - 1956 |
Desoto Dealer, Elmhurst, IL - 1951 |
Hollywood Beach Hotel 1951 |
Hollywood, FL 1950 |
Jolly Roger Hotel — 1956 |
Manhattan, NYC — 1959 |
New York Harbor — 1959 |
New York Harbor — 1959 |
Tijuana Street Vendors — 1959 |
Avenida Revolucion, Tijuana — 1959 |
Canal St., New Orleans — 1955 |
Royal St., New Orleans — 1955 |
Flanagan's Gift Shop, Sayville, NY — June 1952 |
Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach — August 1953 |
The Brown Derby, Los Angeles — August 1953 |
Vine St., Hollywood, Los Angeles - 1953 |
Vine Manor Hotel, Hollywood, CA - 1953 |
Date Grove between Los Angeles & Las Vegas — Early 50s |
Chinatown San Francisco — Early 50s |
Moccasins, Indian Rugs, Jewelry, Curios - early 1950s |
The Smiling Irishman, Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA - 1952 |
Winter in Alexandria, VA - 1956 |
Carib Theatre, Clearwater, FL - 1954 |
Boardwalk, Atlantic City - 1953 |
Atlantic City - 1953 |
Hollywood 1956 |
Sunrise Shopping Center — Mid-Century Modern Ft. Lauderdale, 1956 |
Lido-Beach Casino - Sarasota, Florida - early 50s |
Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, 1953 |
Whitney's Cliff House, San Francisco, 1954 |
Colorado Springs 1952 |
Grand View Ship Hotel — 1953 |
Paul Bunyan & Babe - Early 50s |
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