14 Places Every Kid Played Outside in the 1950s That Are Gone Today
These were the outdoor destinations that defined 1950s childhood before every single one of them disappeared.
These were the outdoor destinations that defined 1950s childhood before every single one of them disappeared.
These backyard fixtures were as common as the grass itself in the 1970s before vanishing from neighborhoods completely.
These off-limits places from the 1950s came with warnings that ranged from completely reasonable to genuinely unexplainable.
Here's a look at 20 beloved American gathering places from the 1960s that were demolished, shuttered, or transformed beyond recognition, from grand train stations and neighborhood ballparks to roadside diners and amusement parks.