These 15 Vintage Photos Of North Carolina Will Take You Back In Time

Ah, the 'good old days.' Everything seemed simple, no technology to muddle social interaction, with tried and true ways of living. Of course, only a photo (sorry guys, no time machines yet) can provide that frozen-in-time essence so clear, you feel like you can hear the music, smell the smells, know the people, and perhaps are standing right there.

Here are fifteen of my favorite vintage photos that show the vibrant past history of North Carolina.

1. 1975, at the Frog and Nightgown Club from the Cameron Underground Archives.

2. 1980, fans show up at The Pier in Raleigh to hear live music.

3. 1981, Debra DeMilo; The Fabulous Knobs.

4. 1987, Debra DeMilo gathers with The Fabulous Knobs after rehearsal.

5. 1945, Edwards and Broughton exterior on Salisbury Street in Raleigh.

6. 1987, Maya Angelou with Governor Jim Martin at the North Carolina Awards.

7. 1926, The Surry Parker Family in Dr. R. W Smith's front yard in Hertford.

8. 1920's, switchboard operators in the Southern Bell Offices.

9. 1920's, a group of men pose for a picture.

10. 1958, Governor and Mrs. Hodges host the "See North Carolina Luncheon" at the Governor's Mansion in Raleigh.

11. 1938, a tobacco warehouse in Rocky Mount.

12. 1938, a tobacco auction in Rocky Mount.

13. 1968, Fayetteville Street decorated for Christmas in Raleigh.

Just think, we use filters to get this effect now.

14. 1938, a very scary Santa.

15. 1950's, Andy Griffith promo-tour.

For more vintage feels, the State Archives of North Carolina Flickr page has some amazing albums, which is where I found these images. Thank you to The Raleigh News and Observer for allowing me permission to use some of their images as well.

With so many cool photos, I'll have to do a second post. For now, which were your favorites? Got any cool ones of your own you'd like to see shared? Tell me in the comments!