Passing through the Dunkin Donuts drive through on the way to the mall, it’s hard to imagine life in a less-developed Connecticut. Fortunately for us, Connecticut retains a ton of its old-school charm and natural beauty, but our state was still very different back in 1935. Here’s a peek back into simpler times in the Nutmeg State.
The kitchen on the Schneider farm in Tolland, taken in 1938. Look at that ceiling! Isn’t that wallpaper making a comeback on Pinterest?
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The master bedroom on the Schneider farm. Do you think it has walk-in closets?
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To be fair, this photo could have been taken in Connecticut this year with an Inkwell filter slapped over it.
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These crab apples would get so many likes on Instagram, too bad it wasn’t invented yet in 1939.
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What are the chances this railroad worker eating lunch in 1939 knew he’d be famous on the internet one day?
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Perusing a magazine stand is the original skimming through a newsfeed.
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What is a medical meeting? Whatever it was, it took place in Hartford in 1939.
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One thing hasn’t changed: ice cream. Connecticut will always have the best ice cream.
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Could you imagine living in the pre-internet days? Could you imagine going back in time to explain the internet to the people in these photos?
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If you want to explore Connecticut life even further back in the past, check out the colonial village that still feels like a step back in time.
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