Passing through the Dunkin Donuts drive through on the way to the mall, it’s hard to imagine life in a less-developed Connecticut. Fortunately for us, Connecticut retains a ton of its old-school charm and natural beauty, but our state was still very different back in 1935. Here’s a peek back into simpler times in the Nutmeg State.

The kitchen on the Schneider farm in Tolland, taken in 1938. Look at that ceiling! Isn't that wallpaper making a comeback on Pinterest?
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The master bedroom on the Schneider farm. Do you think it has walk-in closets?
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To be fair, this photo could have been taken in Connecticut this year with an Inkwell filter slapped over it.
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These crab apples would get so many likes on Instagram, too bad it wasn't invented yet in 1939.
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What are the chances this railroad worker eating lunch in 1939 knew he'd be famous on the internet one day?
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Perusing a magazine stand is the original skimming through a newsfeed.
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What is a medical meeting? Whatever it was, it took place in Hartford in 1939.
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One thing hasn't changed: ice cream. Connecticut will always have the best ice cream.
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Could you imagine living in the pre-internet days? Could you imagine going back in time to explain the internet to the people in these photos?

If you want to explore Connecticut life even further back in the past, check out the colonial village that still feels like a step back in time.

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