17 Amazing Photos Of New York In The 1950 S

Time sure does know how to fly, and for some of our residents it seems as though the 1950s was only just a moment ago! Through new technology and fast paced times, it seems as though our surroundings are always changing. From the styles of clothes we wear to the shows we all gather to watch on T.V., these 17 photos of New York will have you absolutely mesmerized:

1. Game shows sure have come a long way! Here you can see a game show from the mid 1950s that actually began on the radio.

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2. New York residents enjoying the summer weather by the pool in Lake George.

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3. Drawing in a fascinated crowd, a man walks the streets of New York wearing a Martian costume.

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4. Radio City’s RCA Exhibition Hall in 1958.

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5. Pictured at The Polo Grounds, here you can see the first pitch of the 1951 World Series.

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6. The Guggenheim Museum during its construction in 1957.

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7. The exciting place to be, Coney Island’s boardwalk in 1954.

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8. Displaying various styles of clothing, here you can see some of New York’s fashion in 1959.

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9. One of the many Catskill resorts that are now closed, here you can see residents enjoying a lounge during the 1950s.

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10. A Long Island gas station captured in 1959.

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11. Captured in 1959, you can see here the Old Yankee Stadium.

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12. A prominent real estate agent sits in his New York circular office in 1952.

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13. Just a tad bit crowded, here you can see the beach of Coney Island populated on summer weekend in 1954.

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14. Captured in 1951, you can see one of Long Island’s old shopping centers.

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15. New Yorkers being the life of the party at a wedding in the 1950s.

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16. Eleanor Roosevelt walking her beloved dog Fala through Hyde Park, New York.

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17. Once NBC’s mascots, you can see chimpanzees J. Fred Muggs & Phoebe B. Beebe pictured here with Today Show host Dave Garroway in 1954.

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Did any of these photos feel familiar to you? If you have any photos from this iconic era, we encourage you to share them with us!

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