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Posted in Missouri History January 30, 2016 by Stephanie Butler

These 15 Photos of Missouri In The 1960s Are Mesmerizing

The 1960s were definitely a decade of change. They were a bridge between the clean cut 1950s and the bohemian 1970s. Missouri probably held onto the ’50s a little longer than in some other parts of the country, and much of Missouri rarely changes. Here are a few windows into that time in the Show Me State.

1. Wonderland Arcade, 1200 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, 1967

2. Wonderland Arcade, 1967

3. “My Uncle Jim and Aunt Dort in mid-60s, Dunlap, Missouri. My wife is standing next to Aunt Dort.” Robert Huffstutter

4. Ralph’s Antique Dolls, Parkville, 1968

5. Busch Memorial Stadium, 1966

6. Auto daredevil show at the Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, 1960s.

7. President Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Medicare Bill at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, July 30, 1965.

8. The Bridge in Warrensburg, 1966

9. The Landing Mall, Kansas City, 1960s, postcard

10. Winter Portrait, 1960s

11. “MY MURAL AT KC'S OLD PINK DOOR BAR ON THE 12TH STREET STRIP...Owner gives it his final tap of approval...60s photo.” – Robert Huffstutter

12. A review of the University of Missouri’s 1960 football season.

13. A's vs. Yankees at Municipal Stadium, 1966

14. Eleanor Roosevelt and Truman in Independence, 1960

15. The United States Customhouse and Post Office in St. Louis, 1965

Did you live in Missouri in the 60s? What was your experience? Share any comments, stories or photos in the comments below.

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Stephanie Butler

A native Midwesterner with a love for family, friends, and learning new things. In second-stage of career life, this former college instructor enjoys contributing to OIYS, blogging, reading, and spending time with her kids.