Colorado during the 1950s was a memorable time with TVs becoming a home staple and families enjoying the post-war calm. These were peaceful and happy times for the Centennial State, as shown by these 18 rare photos that are nothing short of mesmerizing:
- “Garden of the Gods In Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1950.”
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- “Aunt Lucille holds Connie during a Durango, Colorado vacation.” (1950)
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- “Skiing at Berthoud Pass, Colorado, 1950.”
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- “Cliff Dwellings.” (1951)
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- “Fitzsimons Army Hospital, Denver.” (1951)
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- “Pre-Halloween Party Group - Central City.” (1952)
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- “Coulters up Rifle Mountain Park.”
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- “My Uncle: Robert Short.” (Colorado Springs, 1953)
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- “Practicing for the Pikes Peak Hillclimb Race in 1954.”
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- “John & Audrey in Colorado, 1954.”
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- “Sitting in the tundra, Rocky Mountain National Park, 1956.”
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- “Hot Sulfur Springs Motel and Mineral Baths.”
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- Colorado Springs: Antlers Hotel and Ute Theater. (1956)
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- “Bear Lake, Colo. 1957.”
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- “Seven Falls.” (1957)
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- “My Parents in 1958 - Idaho Springs, Colorado.”
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- “Building cabins up Rifle Creek.” (1958)
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- “Royal Gorge, Colorado, Hanging Bridge, Locomotive.”
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Did you live in Colorado during the 1950s? Share your memories in the comments!
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