Posted in Arizona
January 29, 2016
These 15 Photos Of Arizona In The 1950s Are Mesmerizing
Arizona started to see a busier life when the 1950s rolled around. After World War II ended and people returned to their usual lives, tourism became even more prevalent, people began moving into the state at higher rates and air conditioning became a more affordable commodity. At the same time, however, Arizona’s old rural lifestyles still thrived since industries such as ranching and farming were still major contributors to the state’s economy.
Let’s take a quick look at this time period. Hey, some of you may even remember some of it!

I like this old sign. It has character and attempts to show that Arizona is more diverse than the current signs that border our state.

It looks like it may be out in the sticks but that is actually 51st Avenue and Indian School Road in Phoenix.


This picture shows a parade going on, with students from the Phoenix Indian School participating in 1952.






How many of you former Sun Devils participated in this tradition?


I'm not sure but this postcard and the photographer who uploaded it seem to suggest so. What do you think?

How many of you injured yourself in a similar class? I remember at least one kid in that class who sewed their finger in the sewing machine.

I'm fortunate to have lived in a time when these classes were less gender segregated. I took shop in junior high and even today I am still quite handy with tools.

This is the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, who traveled the States and Europe pretty frequently during this time.
If you remember living in Arizona in the 1950s, we would love to hear any of your favorite memories of the time! Feel free to share here or on our Facebook page.
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