Posted in Illinois February 10, 2016 by

These 10 Photos of Illinois In The 1950s Are Mesmerizing

Let’s take a look back at some of the golden years of Illinois. We’re talking about the 1950s. Here are some shots around Illinois during the 1950s.

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1. Look at this classic car in Rockford back in 1956.
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2. Children listen attentively at Hollstein School in 1952.
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3. Hollstein School was a one-room schoolhouse in Tinley Park.
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4. Yes, there were significant traffic jams in Chicago back in 1958.
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5. The Ringling Circus came to Chicago in 1951.
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6. Shoppers navigate a Chicago market back in 1958.
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7. This large ship made its way down the Chicago River in 1951.
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8. This guy "clowned around" with his bird in 1951.
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9. Kids wait for the circus in 1951.
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10. This is a shot of the Chicago skyline from 1958.
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