Let’s take a look back at some of the golden years of Illinois. We’re talking about the 1950s. Here are some shots around Illinois during the 1950s.
- Look at this classic car in Rockford back in 1956.
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- Children listen attentively at Hollstein School in 1952.
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- Hollstein School was a one-room schoolhouse in Tinley Park.
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- Yes, there were significant traffic jams in Chicago back in 1958.
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- The Ringling Circus came to Chicago in 1951.
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- Shoppers navigate a Chicago market back in 1958.
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- This large ship made its way down the Chicago River in 1951.
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- This guy “clowned around” with his bird in 1951.
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- Kids wait for the circus in 1951.
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- This is a shot of the Chicago skyline from 1958.
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Have any old photos from Illinois during the 1950s? Be sure to share them on the Only in Illinois Facebook page.
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