It’s amazing how much things change as time goes by. For example, many cities throughout Nevada didn’t always look like they do today. Many of the businesses no longer exist, and of course most of the cities have grown and become more touristy. The following vintage photos showcase what many of Nevada’s major cities looked like in the 1950s.
- Elko
flickr/Roadsidepictures Pictured: Downtown Elko, 1959
- Caliente
flickr/Roadsidepictures Pictured: Front Street (Hwy 93), 1950s
- Winnemucca
flickr/Roadsidepictures Pictured: Downtown Winnemucca, 1957
- Fernley
flickr/Roadsidepictures Pictured: Oasis Drugs, 1950s
- Carson City
flickr/Roadsidepictures Pictured: Downtown Carson City, 1958
- Ely
flickr/Roadsidepictures Pictured: Bank Club, 1951
- Reno
flickr/John Toohey Pictured: North Virginia Street, 1953
- Battle Mountain
flickr/Roadsidepictures Pictured: Owl Club, 1950s
- Lovelock
flickr/John Toohey Pictured: View of Pershing County Courthouse, 1953
- Wells
flickr/John Toohey Pictured: Highway Fountain, 1953
- Las Vegas
flickr/Roadsidepictures Pictured: Fremont Street, 1956
flickr/Roadsidepictures Pictured: Hotel Apache and Eldorado Club, 1950
flickr/Roadsidepictures Pictured: Desert Drive-In, 1951
What do you think about these vintage photos? Do you have a favorite? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
flickr/Roadsidepictures
Pictured: Downtown Elko, 1959
Pictured: Front Street (Hwy 93), 1950s
Pictured: Downtown Winnemucca, 1957
Pictured: Oasis Drugs, 1950s
Pictured: Downtown Carson City, 1958
Pictured: Bank Club, 1951
flickr/John Toohey
Pictured: North Virginia Street, 1953
Pictured: Owl Club, 1950s
Pictured: View of Pershing County Courthouse, 1953
Pictured: Highway Fountain, 1953
Pictured: Fremont Street, 1956
Pictured: Hotel Apache and Eldorado Club, 1950
Pictured: Desert Drive-In, 1951
*Also, if you have any photos from the 1950s, feel free to share those in the comments, too. We’d love to see them!
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