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1950s Spain: 50+ Fabulous Photos Capturing Cities, Streets And Everyday Life

In the mid-20th century, Spain was under the dictatorship of Francisco Franko. Political parties and labor unions were banned, and all political activities were forbidden. Spain mostly remained neutral in World War II and isolated from outside the world. However, things started changing when Spain admitted the Un in 1955 and the World Bank in 1958. The Stabilization Plan represented in 1959 to liberalize and internationalize the Spanish economy. Trade restrictions and government control over prices were lifted. These colorized photographs show cities, towns, streets, landmarks, and everyday life of Spain in the 1950s. Also check, how Spain looked like in the late 19th century.

#4 Movies on location in the Alhambra, Granada

Movies on location in the Alhambra, Granada

#7 Calle de Serrano, Madrid

Calle de Serrano, Madrid

#11 Street scenes, Toledo

Street scenes, Toledo

#14 Market Day, Lecumberri, Basque Country

Market Day, Lecumberri, Basque Country

#17 Street scenes in Irurzun, Basque Country

Street scenes in Irurzun, Basque Country

#21 Calle Goya from Calle Gen, Madrid

Calle Goya from Calle Gen, Madrid

#24 Lake and Statue of Alfonso, Retiro Park, Madrid

Lake and Statue of Alfonso, Retiro Park, Madrid

#27 Plaza Mayor, Madrid

Plaza Mayor, Madrid

#31 Strollers in Walk Paseo Recoletos, Madrid

Strollers in Walk Paseo Recoletos, Madrid

#34 Mallaga Valley

Mallaga Valley

#37 Windmills near Puebla, Majorca

Windmills near Puebla, Majorca

#41 Pastorale Aragonez

Pastorale Aragonez

#44 San Sebastian. Hotel Londres and Inglaterra

San Sebastian. Hotel Londres and Inglaterra

#47 Main Street, Seville

Main Street, Seville

#51 Street scenes, Sóller

Street scenes, Sóller

#54 Public washing, Chinchon

Public washing, Chinchon

#57 Mosque of Cordoba, 1954

Mosque of Cordoba, 1954

#58 Village circus in Ciempozuelos, near Chinchon. 1955.

#60 Still photographer’s props, Verbena de San Isidro, Madrid, 1955

#61 Bridesmaid’s dress, Navalcán, 1955

Bridesmaid's dress, Navalcán, 1955

#64 Romeria del Rocio, Seville, 1955

Romeria del Rocio, Seville, 1955

#67 Romeria del Rocio, Andalusia, 1955

Romeria del Rocio, Andalusia, 1955

#68 SPAIN. Madrid. 1955. Plaza de Toros, Picador and Matador, Madrid, 1955

#71 Plaza de Toros, Matador Cesar Giron, Pamplona, 1954

Plaza de Toros, Matador Cesar Giron, Pamplona, 1954

#72 Bridge of Sighs (Pont dels Sospirs), Carrer Bisbe, Gothic Quarter, Barcelona.

#74 La Manuel Alpargatera Shop, Poble Espanyol, Barcelona.

#77 Boy on donkey, Galera.

#81 Traditional dancing at the Palma Yacht Club, Palma, Mallorca.

#83 Holy Week (Semana Santa) Procession of the Stations of the Cross, Seville.

#84 Spanish mechanic and American tourist.

#87 Mallorca.

#91 Avila.

#94 Traditional dancing at the Palma Yacht Club, Palma, Mallorca.

#97 Las Cadenas, Barrio de Santa Cruz, Seville.

#101 Tossa de Mar, Costa Brava, Catalonia.

#104 An artisan and his two cats, La Manuel Alpargatera Shop, Poble Espanyol, Barcelona.

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