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These 12 Photos Of Washington In The 1950s Are Mesmerizing

By Nikki Cleveland | Published January 24, 2016

It can be so addicting to look at vintage photos of our state! Throughout the years, there have been so many fascinating shots that have captured what life was like in each decade. These classic images of Washington from the 1950s will definitely take you back to the good ole days:

1. Here was the iconic Dick's Drive-in on Broadway in Seattle, 1955.

2. This incredible photo shows the Devil's Elbow Trail by the Skagit River in 1955.

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3. Sourdough Lookout in the North Cascades National Park, as seen in 1956.

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4. A vintage shot of Diablo Lake from Sourdough Lookout, 1956.

5. The retro fashion and Cascade mountains in the background make this photo from 1956 so awe-inspiring.

6. Here was the Seattle waterfront and skyline in 1952 - almost ten years before we had the Space Needle.

7. A Royal Norwegian Navy minesweeper, as seen at the Bellingham Shipyards Company in 1954.

8. The Seattle city bus in 1953, stopping along Pike Street downtown.

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9. Driving over the I-90 floating bridge in 1959.

10. A remarkable shot of Ross Lake Reservoir in the Mount Baker National Forest, captured in 1954.

11. The Alaskan Way Viaduct in 1951, during very early stages of construction.

12. In this photo, you can see the Cape Flattery Lighthouse on Tatoosh Island, at the entrance of Strait of Juan de Fuca. Taken in 1953.

Aren’t these vintage photos of our state amazing? Do you have any pictures of Washington from the 1950s? Share them with us on Facebook!

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