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These 18 Photos Of Colorado In The 1950s Are Mesmerizing

By Annie | Published February 13, 2016

Colorado during the 1950s was a memorable time with TVs becoming a home staple and families enjoying the post-war calm. These were peaceful and happy times for the Centennial State, as shown by these 18 rare photos that are nothing short of mesmerizing:

1. "Garden of the Gods In Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1950."

2. "Aunt Lucille holds Connie during a Durango, Colorado vacation." (1950)

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3. "Skiing at Berthoud Pass, Colorado, 1950."

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4. "Cliff Dwellings." (1951)

5. "Fitzsimons Army Hospital, Denver." (1951)

6. "Pre-Halloween Party Group - Central City." (1952)

7. "Coulters up Rifle Mountain Park."

8. "My Uncle: Robert Short." (Colorado Springs, 1953)

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9. "Practicing for the Pikes Peak Hillclimb Race in 1954."

10. "John & Audrey in Colorado, 1954."

11. "Sitting in the tundra, Rocky Mountain National Park, 1956."

12. "Hot Sulfur Springs Motel and Mineral Baths."

13. Colorado Springs: Antlers Hotel and Ute Theater. (1956)

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14. "Bear Lake, Colo. 1957."

15. "Seven Falls." (1957)

16. "My Parents in 1958 - Idaho Springs, Colorado."

17. "Building cabins up Rifle Creek." (1958)

18. "Royal Gorge, Colorado, Hanging Bridge, Locomotive."

Did you live in Colorado during the 1950s? Share your memories in the comments!

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