These 12 Photos of Oregon In The 1950s Are Mesmerizing

Oregon was a very different place in the 1950s. Here are some amazing vintage photographs showing drug stores, farms, lumber mills, picnics and more. These 12 photos taken in Oregon in the 1950s are absolutely fascinating.

12. Fishing on the Umatilla River, 1956.

10. Picnicking at the Larch Mountain Campground, 1951.

8. Dean's Drug Store in Beaverton, 1950.

7. Multnomah Stadium (Now known as Providence Park) in Portland, 1956.

6. Aerial view of Beaverton, early 1950s.

4. Joe Oliver Ranch, near John Day, 1951.

3. South Sister, Deschutes National Forest, 1954.

2. Aerial view of Hull Lumber Company, 1951.

1. The Interstate at Lombard in Portland, 1955.

How many of these places do you recognize? Did you live in Oregon in the 1950s? Share your thoughts and stories in the comments.

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