Today’s post is for my series called ‘Vintage Photo Tuesday‘ and it’s a look back on the fun of summer from the 1930s-1950s thru the eyes of those vintage images I love so much. Let’s go!
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Vintage Summer Photos: 1930s-1950s
1940s summer photo of young woman in swimsuit posing.
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1930’s image of boating with friends. Only one seems to be doing all the hard work though.
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Swimming off the dock, always a favorite past time for many a child and adult. Location: State Park Diving Platform at Hamlin Lake, Michigan (1950s Photo).
Source: Flickr
This lovely woman in her adorable two piece playsuit is ready for some summer fun for sure (1940s Photo).
Source: Etsy
Shuffleboard for the win! Such a fun game (1940s Photo).
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Tent Camping. 1940s photo of a woman outside of her tent.
An accordion and a beach is always the perfect combination for a lazy summer afternoon (1950s Photo).
Source: Etsy
Gary Wakefield and his haul from his fishing trip (1950s Photo).
Source: Etsy
Camp, 1957. Love this photo of kids eating at the table, reminds me of my camp days.
Source: Etsy
Lazy afternoon on the Porch. 1950s photo of friends hanging out together.
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Who is hungry? Snack bar time (Late 1940s/ Early 1950s Photo. What amazing Beach Style!).
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Night Cruise: After “dinner” (TV dinner) drinks and leis, 1958.
Source: Flickr
And that is it for this week’s VPT! Have a great week friends!
Question Time: How has your summer been? Did you do or go anywhere super cool? Maybe you have some wonderful memories of summers gone by? If so please share in the comments below!
I have written about the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) a couple times on my blog, because it truly is one of my most favorite summer events. The CNE is an annual event at the end of summer held in Toronto and with approximately 1.3 million visitors each year, the exhibition is Canada’s largest annual fair and the seventh largest in North America.
Source: CNE Heritage
Online, the CNE Heritage has an amazing collection of images & advertisements from its archives and for today’s post I wanted to pull some of my favorites from their collection (1920’s-50’s) and share them with you. Lets begin!
CNE-Vintage Images & Advertisements
Simpson’s Ad In CNE Programme, 1928. The illustration features an amazing Art Deco style 1920s evening gown.
Source: CNE Heritage
CNE Programme Cover, 1931
Source: CNE Heritage
Suede Shoe Ad in a 1935 CNE Fashion Show Programme. In my personal collection, I have this exact show program.
Source: CNE Heritage
CNE Bandshell & Manufacturers Building, 1948.
Source: CNE Heritage
CNE Guests in 1927. Super 1920s fashions in this crowd photo.
Source: CNE Heritage
This poster celebrates the opening of the new Ontario Government Building (now Liberty Grand) in 1926.
Source: CNE Heritage
Hollywood Chimp Show, 1937.
Source: CNE Heritage
1939 CNE Poster-Transportation and Communications Year.
1940s photo of 3 young women and 1 man posing in a car for the “Safety Quiz’ of 1948. I think the first part of the quiz should be, “You should always keep your eyes on the road, Yes or No?” Fantastic 1940s hairstyles on our lovely ladies.
Source: CNE Heritage
Canadian Women at War! 1942 CNE Poster.
Source: CNE Heritage
1940s College Student Fashions of the Day on display in this 1940 photo. I love a good plaid pattern!
Source: CNE Heritage
Miss Toronto Contest, 1951. Read all about Miss Toronto HERE.
Source: CNE Heritage
Swimming Sensation, Marilyn Bell in 1954 with Roy Rogers & Dale Evans.
From CNE Heritage:
In 1954, a 16-year old high school student named Marilyn Bell became a sensation when she became the first person to swim across Lake Ontario.
She became an instant celebrity, beloved by fans across Canada.
It all began on September 8th, when three swimmers began a 32 kilometre race from Youngstown, New York to the CNE grounds.
American marathon swimmer Florence Chadwick was the favourite, followed by Canadian swimmer Winnie Roach Leuszler; Marilyn was the underdog.
It became clear early in the race that she was a contender, remaining in the water after her competitors dropped out.
Newspapers covered her every stroke through the cold waves of Lake Ontario. After 21 hours, Marilyn made it ashore to the acclaim of the nation.
The following year, Marilyn was the star of the CNE’s “Canadiana” Grandstand show, sharing the stage with American television host Ed Sullivan.
The highlight of the show was Marilyn diving into a specially designed tank of water on stage.
Source: CNE Heritage
Pez Anyone? 1954 vintage photo of the Pez booth at the CNE.
Source: CNE Heritage
Defying Gravity in the Rotor! 1953 vintage photo of a carnival ride at the CNE.
Source: CNE Heritage
Jimmy Durante and young women in 1951 pose together in 1950s swimsuits and summer outfits.
Source: CNE Heritage
Derby Race, 1950. A fun vintage image of a carnival horse ride at the CNE.
Source: CNE Heritage
Even TV’s Lassie made an appearance in 1955.
Source: CNE Heritage
Kitchen World CNE Booth with Marie Fraser in 1955.
Source: CNE Heritage
And that is it for today’s post friends, I really hope you enjoyed this walk down some of the CNE’s past.
Question Time: Do you have a big fair or exhibition that you like to attend every year? Share in the comments below!
FURTHER READING: A collection of past CNE posts I have done & a link to my Vintage Toronto Archive….
