Los Angeles is still as iconic today as it was in the 1960s – and you can’t deny that. From a girl who poses on the opening day of the Dodger Stadium to a nice family photo, these cool photos will show you the City of Angels and how things used to be in those days.
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A cool outfit on the opening day of the Dodger Stadium (April 10, 1962).
Back in the ’60s traffic in Los Angeles was light.
Hot days in LA.
Cars had their charm in the 60s.
The 1960s had massive styles, including this grocery and her beehive hairdo.
Gym class on the beach.
L.A. streets on a sunny day.
In 1965 How to Murder Your Wife was a popular satirical comedy film.
Groovy mod style was cool in the 60s.
The beach was a great spot, attracting thousands daily as well as tourists.
As a fun fact, from the 1910s to the 1960s, many college students used parcel post to mail home dirty laundry because it was less expensive than washing the clothes themselves.
KTTV News Crew – early 1960’s.
Gas prices at $0.68 and 9/10s a gallon. For those thinking that’s awesome, adjusted for inflation, that’s around $5 today.
Los Angeles was still using electric public transportation – and let’s be honest, those old style trolleys look pretty cool.
This photo of Dino’s Lodge on Sunset Strip looks awesome.
Imagine what has to happen to destroy such a heavy vehicle like this. Compared to many modern cars, the US cars of the 1950s and 1960s were tanks with no crumpling, and were far less safe in major accidents.
Photo taken by Elliott Erwitt in 1966.
The Security Bank in the late 60s.
Taking a picture with Herman Munster
Firefighters on duty.
May Company in West Covina.
A nice family photo taken in the late 60s.