Life can change quite a bit over the decades. Cars, fashion, and even buildings all go through their updates. Yet some things remain the same. Take a look at these captivating 1950s photos to see what is different and what has stayed the same in Vermont over the years.
- A man looks on as a train passes through Barre in the mid 50s.
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- Winter hasn’t changed that much over the years as evident in this photo of a snowy country road in 1958.
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- A solitary man taking in the view on Long Trail Bridge over Big Branch River in 1951.
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- Depot Bridge in Pittsford in the 1950s. The 121-foot covered bridge is still in existence today.
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- Crowds spectate the start of a big automobile race at State Line Speedway in 1953.
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- The ferry crossing Lake Champlain back in the 1950s.
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- This photo from the 50s is titled, “VT St. Police Stop Mom”. We hope she didn’t get a ticket.
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- Back in 1956, Robertson Motors in Brattleboro sold Dodge and Plymouth automobiles. Don’t you wish you could drive one of these off the lot today?
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- Creating the maple syrups that Vermonters love back in 1951.
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- Dr. Will Beebe and his family near Wilmington in 1957. You can see how much the fashions have changed since then.
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What did you think about these 1950s photos? Aren’t they amazing? Check out these photos from the 1940s for even more vintage views of Vermont’s past.
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For a look back much further into Vermont’s past, check out what the Green Mountain State looked like over 100 years ago.
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