Posted in Michigan
June 13, 2016
These 10 Photos of Michigan In The 1960s Are Mesmerizing
The 1960s in America were exciting times. Our collective awareness of social issues began to take center stage, music (especially in Detroit) was changing, and we were headed for the tumultuous era of the civil rights fight. Still, much of Michigan was made up of small towns, charming lake shores, and the trappings of middle class life.
Have a look.
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To see downtown bustling like this is really something.
That clear, blue water and lush scenery is simply timeless.
Pictured here, the quaint Roadside Sea Shell City.
What we're seeing is the Manistee National Forest Festival Parade.
Big then and big now... Some things never change.
The Terminal Arcade Building, believed to have been taken in the 1960s.
Downtown, with its charming shops and restaurants for the townspeople.
Here we have the SS Island Queen Ferry at Anchor Park on the Kalamazoo River.
One of the many roadside attractions that dotted Michigan in the mid-century.
And of course, we have sunbathers enjoying the outdoors - a timeless Michigan activity.
Kinda cool, huh? Tell us, what are your favorite memories of 1960s Michigan?
