These 9 Photos Of Georgia In The 1950s Are Mesmerizing

Georgia in the 1950s—a time of change and a time of revolution. The Civil Rights movement was in full swing, led by Martin Luther King Jr.. Buildings were erected downtown and beautiful cars dotted the busy streets. (Did we mention poodle skirts and bobby socks were all the rage?) Have a look at these beautiful photos taken in Georgia in the 1950s and take a trip down memory lane with us.

1. Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge, 1950's Albany, GA

Today, hotels are built sky-high and tower over the city. But back in 1950, it was a quaint little spot to bring the family, with some serious retro vibes.

2. Atlanta, GA Pipe Corner

Compared to now, this street in Atlanta, Georgia sure has changed. Can you spot the differences?

3. Coca-Cola Advertisement/1953 Chevrolet 3800 1-Ton Canopy Express, Atlanta

Bet you won't see one of these Chevrolets on the streets any longer.

4. How Girls Play Football - 1950

Mary in the 1950s. She wanted so badly to play football with the boys, but she couldn't in her dress. So, she decided to have fun on her own.

5. Downtown, Motel: Atlanta

This is what a motel in Downtown, Atlanta looked like in 1950. Seems to be pretty clean and well kept!

6. Collier Super Drugstore 1950s

Nowadays, people can pick up their prescriptions, develop film, buy alcohol, and even lottery tickets all in the same spot. Not to mention rent a movie on Redbox. My oh my, have times changed.

7. Motorcycle Meet Augusta, GA

The field meet was one of motorcycling's most iconic activities, when riders of all ages and genders would get together and display their riding skills. Fancy seeing a woman showing the men how to do it back then.

8. Sidney Lanier Bridge 1956

This cable-stayed bridge spans the Brunswick River in Brunswick, Georgia, carrying four lanes of traffic. Looks a bit different nowadays.

9. Georgia National Guard: March 1950

Parade is a parade in Atlanta heading down Peachtree Street, lead by a Georgia National Guard Tank.

It's wonderful that we're able to have beautiful photos from the 1950s so that we can take these trips down memory lane whenever we'd like. Do you remember the 1950s in Georgia and care to share some experiences? Feel free to leave them in the comments below!