Arizona has changed a lot over the decades. Even in my 30-something years living in this state, I’ve seen some major changes happen, both in people and in the landscape. Today, we’re going to check out some cool photos that show what Arizona looked like back in the 1960s, a time when some huge changes were occurring nationwide.

1. Here's a look at a quiet street in Bullhead City sometime in the 1960s. How much do you think the city has changed?
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2. And this image of Jerome from a 1960s-era postcard looks pretty similar to Jerome today.
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3. The Grand Canyon back then was just as beautiful!
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4. Here's another photo at what looks to be the Grand Canyon. They look stylish!
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5. I don't know when the lodge stopped doing this but here's a photo of live entertainment from employees at the Grand Canyon Lodge in 1960.
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This was a tradition for decades. Employees would sing for visitors arriving through the entrance, provide a dinner show, and sing again as the buses left.

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6. Here's another look at that “sing-away” tradition.
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7. One of the things I love about old photos is looking at the old fashions and beauty styles. This Phoenix woman in 1968 has some big hair but her eyeliner is fabulous.
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8. Remember when roadside motels used to look like this? This one was in Parker in the 1960s.
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9. This looks to be a print ad for the Lake Havasu Hotel, with vacationers sitting on the observation deck.
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10. Here's another ad for a Lake Havasu City hotel, this time the Wings Motor Hotel.
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I wouldn't mind going for a dip in that pool right now.
11. The old TraveLodge in Yuma with a super space age designed sign. Anyone know if it's still there?
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What are some of your favorite memories from that decade? If you lived in Arizona in the 1960s be sure to let us know what changes you’ve seen happen in the state since then.

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