Clearly, Mississippi has changed over the years, but have you ever wondered just how much? Well, here’s your chance to see for yourself. From homes of the past to churches of yesteryear, these 15 photos depict exactly what the state looked like all those years ago.

1. This five-room Meridian home could easily pass for a modern day residence.
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2. Working the fields was a common chore for residents of all ages.
Arthur Rothstein/Library of Congress
3. Taken in Lauderdale County, this photo shows a standard cow barn and outhouse.
Arthur Rothstein/Library of Congress
4. A Lee County tenant farmer poses with his mule.
Arthur Rothstein/Library of Congress
5. A sharecropper’s son finds some time for a break.
Arthur Rothstein/Library of Congress
6. The powerhouse for Tupelo’s electric company, Tennessee Valley Authority.
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7. An exterior shot of a local woolen mill, Tupelo Cheviots.
Arthur Rothstein/Library of Congress

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8. The train station in Tupelo featured somewhat of an ornate architecture that was typical at the time.
Arthur Rothstein/Library of Congress
9. A newly constructed Hattiesburg home is completed in September of 1935.
Arthur Rothstein/Library of Congress
10. A patron waits patiently outside of a Natchez barber shop.
Ben Shahn/Library of Congress
11. Three residents hang around outside of Natchez’s Elite Café.
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12. A Natchez building is plastered with advertisements promoting a popular malaria cure.
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13. A Woodville church ends up serving as the town movie house.
Ben Shahn/Library of Congress
14. Local businesses, such as Lum Brothers, line the streets of Natchez.
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15. Community churches, such as this one in Natchez, were not an uncommon sight during the time.
Ben Shahn/Library of Congress

It’s so interesting to revisit the past and see how far the state has come. What did you think? Have any vintage pictures of your own? Share your thoughts/photos in the comments section below.

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