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The 1950s was a time of great change for the United States, and small towns were not left unaffected. As the economy boomed, many people began moving to the cities and their surrounding suburbs for greater economic opportunities. For some small towns, this meant the beginning of their eventual decline. For others, this resulted in changes that led to continued vitality in new areas.

The images shown in this video are NOT colorized but were originally shot in color using Kodak Kodachrome color film. Kodachrome came out in the 1930s and was a film that non-professionals could use in their regular cameras. Kodachrome is known for its nice bright colors (thanks, Paul Simon), and you'll see how well these images hold up over the years.

I hope you enjoy seeing this view back into small town America in the 1950s - and thanks for watching!
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Comments

  • iotus2 Added I was just a kid, but I sure to remember a lot of what was shown in this video. Once again, thank you, Mel.
  • Nancy Added It was a much better way of life. I thank God that I grew up in a small Iowa town.
  • CHARLIE G. Added THANKS MEL - ANOTHER VIDEO I VEWED THRIUGH LEAKING EYES :disappointed_relieved: .
    I AM AFRAID THAT THE ADVENT OF BIG BOX STORES AND INTERNET SHOPPING IS THE "KISS OF DEATH " FOR THESE WONDERFULL MOM &POP STORES WE SEE IN THIS VIDEO !!
    STAY SAFE ! C. G.
  • Barbara Added Phoenix was a small town before the war & you knew so many of those living here. Now we have 6 million people as people want to leave the snow so we continue to grow.
  • Randy Ferguson Added Ah, these were the days! This video reminds me of my childhood.
  • mercedes Added Those were the days!!!! Too many small towns have turned into big cities today. My home town of Indio, Ca had a population of 5000 when I was growing up there--it is now 100,000 population and it is not attractive! It's very sad to see or visit it today.
  • Kathy Added I remember most of the cars shown in the video. Have some good memories of that era.
  • Sheri Added I guess I'm at the right age as I knew most of those old cars, that was a treat Mel, thank you so much.
  • Mary Jane Added This was interesting, I enjoyed seeing all the small businesses.
  • PEGGY Added Good Morning , I was looking out for my small town but didn't show but anyhow , very educational and a pleasure to watch . You always put those kind of videos on for us :) , much appreciated . have a wonderful day
  • Dixie Added Loved your video!!!
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