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These 16 Photos of Kansas In The 1950s Are Mesmerizing

By Annie | Published January 16, 2016

Kansas during the 1950s was a memorable time—a Kansas boy was Commander-in-Chief, TVs were becoming a home staple and families were enjoying the post-war calm. These were peaceful and happy times for the Sunflower State, as shown in these 16 rare photos that are nothing short of mesmerizing:

1. "Fort Riley, KS Commissary Interior."

2. "Vintage: Grandpa in Wichita."

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3. "Recht Drug Store, Salina."

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4. "Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit."

5. "Goddard, Joyce."

6. "The Bluff City Kansas girls basketball team 1951- 52."

7. "Parade."

8. "Here I am with my nanny at the Holiday Inn in Great Bend, Kansas on my first trip to the States."

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9. "Santa Fe Rail Road Bridge Collapse."

10. "Bluff City High School 1953."

11. "Fred at front of Recht Drug Store."

12. "Kanapolis Dam."

13. "Flood 1951, Topeka, Kansas."

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14. "Christmas 1954."

15. "Press Photo Interior S.S. Kresge Store."

16. "Carol's 2nd bday kansas."

Did you live in Kansas during the 1950s? Please share your memories in the comments!

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