Houston is the most populous city in Texas and the fourth-most populous city in the United States, located in Southeast Texas near the Gulf of Mexico. It also is the largest city in the Southern United States, as well as the seat of Harris County. It is the principal city of Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land, which is the fifth-most populated metropolitan area in the United States of America. Take a look at these old photos taken in the 1950s to see how Houston has changed.

Maddie. 26. Bi. Zero fucks to give.

The 1950s brought us a whole host of things -- rock & roll, the jet age, the tail end of the baby boomers -- and a whole glut of (sometimes amusing)

The 1950s greaser look was started by Marlon Brando and perfected by James Dean. This page covers the origins of the greaser style, including pictures.

Life in the 1950s was very different from what it is today. Lacking the technology of the 21st century, it was a much simpler time. People weren’t distracted by personal devices and spent more time face to face and outside enjoying nature. While it’s often considered an idyllic generation, there were also some issues, particularly for women and minorities who lacked some of the freedoms others enjoyed. These vintage photos are sure to take you back in time.

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