
12 Places You Saw in Every Town in the 1960s That Vanished
These once-universal landmarks defined American town life in the 1960s before quietly disappearing from the landscape forever.

These once-universal landmarks defined American town life in the 1960s before quietly disappearing from the landscape forever.

Here's a look at the corner stores, rinks, arcades, and outdoor haunts that shaped after-school life for an entire generation of kids in the 1970s.

In the 1960s, children tested their bravery on towering slides that reached scorching temperatures in the sun and dizzying merry-go-rounds that pushed the laws of physics.

Step back in time to explore the vibrant, artistic, and often mechanical displays that defined the golden age of downtown window shopping.

In the 1950s, the heart of the American home was the kitchen, a place defined by the scent of rising yeast and warming sugar.

These items defined the kitchens of the era, from specific powdered refreshments to heavy-duty pantry staples that reflected a different economic and social landscape.