The 1960s were definitely a decade of change.  They were a bridge between the clean cut 1950s and the bohemian 1970s.  Missouri probably held onto the ’50s a little longer than in some other parts of the country, and much of Missouri rarely changes.  Here are a few windows into that time in the Show Me State.

1. Wonderland Arcade, 1200 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, 1967
"Wonderland Arcade, 1200 Grand Ave. Kansas City, Missouri - NARA - 283780" by Unknown or not provided - U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons -
2. Wonderland Arcade, 1967
"Wonderland Arcade, 1200 Grand Ave. Kansas City, Missouri - NARA - 283777" by Unknown or not provided - U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons -
3. “My Uncle Jim and Aunt Dort in mid-60s, Dunlap, Missouri. My wife is standing next to Aunt Dort.” Robert Huffstutter
Flickr/ ROBERT HUFFSTUTTER
4. Ralph’s Antique Dolls, Parkville, 1968
Flickr/ ROBERT HUFFSTUTTER
5. Busch Memorial Stadium, 1966
"Busch Memorial Stadium 1966" by Walker, Ralph (via MissouriStateArchives, on Flickr) - St. Louis Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Phillies (MSA). Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons -
6. Auto daredevil show at the Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, 1960s.
"Auto daredevil show at the Missouri State Fair" by Missouri State Archives - Auto daredevil show at the Missouri State Fair (MSA)Uploaded by PDTillman. Licensed under No restrictions via Wikimedia Commons -
7. President Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Medicare Bill at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, July 30, 1965.
"LyndonJohnsonSigningMedicareBill" by White House Photograph Office, President Johnson (1963 - 1969).. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons -
Former President Harry S. Truman is seated at the table with President Johnson. The following are in the background (from left to right): Senator Edward V. Long, an unidentified man, Senator Mike Mansfield, Mrs. Lady Bird Johnson, Vice President Hubert Humphrey, and Mrs. Bess Truman.

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8. The Bridge in Warrensburg, 1966
Flickr/ ROBERT HUFFSTUTTER
9. The Landing Mall, Kansas City, 1960s, postcard
Flickr/ Allen
10. Winter Portrait, 1960s
Flickr/ Allen
11. “MY MURAL AT KC'S OLD PINK DOOR BAR ON THE 12TH STREET STRIP...Owner gives it his final tap of approval...60s photo.” – Robert Huffstutter
Flickr/ ROBERT HUFFSTUTTER
12. A review of the University of Missouri’s 1960 football season.
YouTube/ 54Snickers
Featuring the emotional recollections of former MU head football coach Dan Devine, assistant coach Al Onofrio and star running back Norris Stevenson. All three are now deceased, Stevenson having most recently passed away on March 3, 2012.
13. A's vs. Yankees at Municipal Stadium, 1966
"Yankees vs. Athletics at Municipal Stadium" by MissouriStateArchives, via Flickr; photographer unknown - Kansas City Athletics vs. New York Yankees, Municipal Stadium (MSA). Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons -
14. Eleanor Roosevelt and Truman in Independence, 1960
"Eleanor Roosevelt and Truman in Independence, Missouri - NARA - 196065" by Unknown or not provided - U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons -
15. The United States Customhouse and Post Office in St. Louis, 1965
"US Customhouse and post office St Louis" by Piaget, HABS photographer - http://memory.loc.gov/pnp/habshaer/mo/mo0200/mo0292/photos/098595pv.jpg. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons -

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