These 14 Photos of Virginia In The 1950s Are Mesmerizing
Life looked a lot different for Virginia in the 1950s. This is the decade we most often refer to as “vintage,” with its sock hops, rock n’ roll, and the invention of the television. But as is true with all eras in American history, this decade was not without its hardships. These pictures provide a glimpse of what life was like in the Old Dominion more than 60 years ago. From families on vacation to men at work, these pictures show a little bit of everything.
Bathing suits looked a lot different then, but some of these styles are back in fashion.
The original builders of I-95 probably had no idea how much traffic this route would experience.
The television in the corner of the room is what dates this photograph.
This lively late-50s scene could have been straight from a movie.
You have to admit that the Easter bunny looks slightly more menacing than he does these days.
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