Today we look back on another decade of life in Minnesota, and one that many of you will likely remember. From buildings that no longer stand to famous concerts, we found some of the most fascinating photos that are sure to evoke a memory, or 2, or 10. Check out these great shots, then share your memories from 1960s MN with us on the Only In Minnesota Facebook Page!
- The Metropolitan Building in Minneapolis circa 1960. It was the city’s first skyscraper, 218 feet of green granite and red sandstone with a roof garden and observation tower.
Wikimedia/Jack Boucher
- In 1962, this fish egg battery in MN was being inspected.
Wikimedia/Department of the Interior. Fish and Wildlife Service. Minneapolis Regional Office
- While the inspectors were around, they also snapped this photo of two men with a load of netted fish.
Wikimedia/Department of the Interior. Fish and Wildlife Service. Minneapolis Regional Office
- These Girl Scouts of Minneapolis were canoeing at Camp Cassaway on Cass Lake in 1961.
Wikimedia/Department of Agriculture. Forest Service. Region 9 via NARA’s Great Lakes Region, Chicago, IL
- In 1966, this child was riding on the hand petal powered railcar at Paul Bunyan Land in Brainerd.
Wikimedia/Infrogmation of New Orleans
- In 1965, this shot was captured of a Twins - Orioles game at Metropolitan Stadium.
Wikimedia/Martin J. Walsh, father of Paul Walsh
- In August of 1965 the Beatles arrived at the Minneapolis - St. Paul Airport.
Wikimedia/Minnesota Historical Society
- This shot was captured at the press concert before the Metropolitan Stadium Concert.
Wikimedia/Minnesota Historical Society
- This is Soo Line 0-6-0 No. 346 at Koppers Coke in August of 1961.
Wikimedia/Douglas Bailey
- On April 30th, 1967 in Duluth, waves as high as 20 feet were stirred up on Lake Superior.
Wikimedia/Fireman Ronald Prei / via PS1 Kevin Rofidal, MSU Duluth
- On April 27th, 1967 Martin Luther King Jr. spoke against the Vietnam War at the St. Paul campus of the University of Minnesota.
Wikimedia/Minnesota Historical Society
- Lake Calhoun looks as gorgeous as ever in this September 1969 shot.
Wikimedia/Roger Wollstadt
Did you recognize many of these places and events? Tell us which ones you remember in the comments!
Wikimedia/Jack Boucher
Wikimedia/Department of the Interior. Fish and Wildlife Service. Minneapolis Regional Office
Wikimedia/Department of Agriculture. Forest Service. Region 9 via NARA’s Great Lakes Region, Chicago, IL
Wikimedia/Infrogmation of New Orleans
Wikimedia/Martin J. Walsh, father of Paul Walsh
Wikimedia/Minnesota Historical Society
Wikimedia/Douglas Bailey
Wikimedia/Fireman Ronald Prei / via PS1 Kevin Rofidal, MSU Duluth
Wikimedia/Roger Wollstadt
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