These 10 Candid Photos Show What Life Was Like In Tennessee In the 1950s
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Meghan Kraft
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If you’re looking to see what life was like in Tennessee back in the mid-20th century, we have one word for you: nature. The state was ruled by the wild great outdoors, and as we crawled through historical archives we were completely shocked at the utter amazement and attention given to Tennessee’s natural topography in the 1950s. These photos make us want to go back in time and experience a state that’s immersed in the beauty of its natural self.
This photo was taken in 1955.
It looks straight out of a storybook, wouldn't you say?
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He went fishing on a stunning day in 1950.
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Photo taken circa 1959.
This photo was taken in September, 1950.
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Photo taken circa 1955.
Circa 1957.
What a coastline! This photo was taken in 1950.
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We just experienced this phenomenon in 2017, but its predecessor was pretty brilliant.
An old welcome sign, circa 1953.
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