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These 13 Photos of Illinois In The 1960s Are Mesmerizing

By Laura | Published January 24, 2016

Many of our readers will recognize images of Illinois from the 1960s, but for many of us, these are all new and exciting. A lot of things have not changed, but you definitely get a glimpse into what life was like back then. So let’s get groovy and take a trip back to Illinois in the 1960s.

1. People waited for the bus--although in much different clothing.

2. State Street in Chicago was bustling with shoppers.

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3. Men make their way down Randolph Street in 1968.

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4. There were not quite as many skyscrapers, but still a lot.

5. The "L" looked pretty much the same.

6. Yes, there were some interesting characters hanging around the L even back then.

7. It was the 1960s, so anti-war demonstrations were a huge part of the decade.

8. Here is another shot of an anti-war protest in Chicago.

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9. Love the glasses on this cute older couple in 1960s Illinois.

10. This awesome Picasso sculpture was new, as it was dedicated in 1967.

11. I love this shot of this young woman and her dog along the shores of Lake Michigan.

12. Family gatherings looked pretty similar. Although they were probably serving some Jell-o dish.

13. And in the 1960s, it was still super cold, and people stayed bundled up.

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