What Colorado Looked Like During The 1930 S

The 1930s were a trying time for the nation. Between the Great Depression, Dust Bowl and looming World War, nothing seemed for certain. However, despite all of the complexities due to the economy and drought, the world was a much simpler place, as shown by these 17 rare photos:

“Alice Greenough Giving ‘Endurance’ a Test.” (1930)

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Dokey Circus Clowns, 1931.

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Red Rocks Lake, 1932.

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Christmas 1932.

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Piggly Wiggly window display, 1933.

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“Black and white photos of Denver flood from 1933.”

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“Murphy Mahoney Motor Co., Chevrolet.” (1934)

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“Opening of Dotsero Cutoff, June 16, 1934.”

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“Interstate [sic] Bank Vault, Denver.” (1935)

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“The Postman.” (1936)

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“St. Mary’s Academy.” (1936)

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“Gasoline pump in Ramah, Colorado.” (1937)

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“Denargo Market railroad tracks.” (1937)

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“Rough Riders Baseball Team, 1938.”

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“Glacier Queen.” (1938)

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“View of a small, tar paper sided shed with a sign that reads: “Fire Pump” at the Treasury Tunnel Mine in Ouray County, Colorado. Water rushes out of a wooden flume box on the ground.” (1939)

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St. Mary’s Academy Dance Class, 1939.

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We would like to extend a huge thank you to our friends at History Colorado for allowing us to share these rare photos! Did you live in Colorado during the 1930s? What do you remember most?