This Is What Life In South Dakota Looked Like In 1935. WOW.
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Ever wonder what life in South Dakota looked like ‘in the old days’? These photos are a peek into the beautiful, cold, and rural beginnings of life in the midwest. Gold mines, soldiers, and livestock are just a few of the treasured memories found in these photos.
For livestock, life in 1935 looks strikingly similar to life today.
This photo looks cold enough to make anyone shiver.
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Located in Badlands National Park, this photo was taken in May 1936.
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The town of Terry got its name from nearby Terry Peak. The town was mostly destroyed because of gold mining in the area.
This photo was taken near Two Bit Creek in Lawrence County, South Dakota.
Two young boys who lived in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
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Main street in Aberdeen, South Dakota looked quite a bit different than it does today.
The beauty of the old houses and cars from this viewpoint is astonishing.
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In 1935, it was important to keep the automobile engines warm in winter. This included putting blankets over the cars themselves.
This soldier home on furlough tugs at our heart strings.
Just a priest, out riding his bike in Ipswich, SD.
It's hard to believe Martin was the largest town within a 50 mile radius, back in the day.
Life in South Dakota in 1935 meant pulling cars out of the ditch with horses instead of tow trucks.
In light of all that has changed over the years, it has never been a better time to call South Dakota home. Our heritage is ours to be proud of and these photos make life in South Dakota in 1935 feel that much closer to our hearts. These photos are truly treasures. Do you have any photos of life in 1935 to share? We would love to see them!
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