Mexico in the Early 1950s Through Wonderful Color Slides

In the early 1950s, Mexico experienced significant change. Miguel Alemán Valdés was president, focusing on modernization and economic growth. The country saw rapid industrialization, urban expansion, and infrastructure development, boosting economic prosperity. Urban areas expanded, leading to improved infrastructure and amenities, while traditional rural lifestyles persisted.

Mexican cinema, music, and literature gained prominence, reflecting both traditional and modern influences. Overall, the period was marked by modernization efforts, economic progress, and cultural vibrancy.

These wonderful photos from Tom Lehman were taken by Orpha Leatherman that show everyday life in Mexico in the early 1950s.

Indians going to Patzcuaro market, Mexico, 1950s

Big house or apartment, woman at 2nd floor window balcony, Mexico, 1950s

Brick building with no roof, graffiti, Mexico, 1950s

Bridal couple, Mexico, 1950s

Burros on a street of Taxco, Mexico, 1950s

Carved pillar in courtyard, Mexico, 1950s

Church, Mexico, 1950s

Ciudad Universitaria in Mexico City. Statue is of Miguel Aleman, Mexico, 1950s

Couple with loaded horse on cobblestone street, Mexico, 1950s

Crowd at Juarez monument, Mexico, 1950s

Decorated holiday boats, southern Mexico, 1950s

Desert plant in bloom, Mexico, 1950s

Hotel Borda, Taxco, Mexico, 1950s

Indians in regalia, preparing for performance in plaza, Mexico, 1950s

Loaded horses, man going up cobblestone street, Mexico, 1950s

Los Castillo Plateros, jewelry store, Taxco, Mexico, 1950s

Man walking by ruins of brick building, Mexico, 1950s

Man with hat sitting by opening in wall, Mexico, 1950s

Market, Mexico, 1950s

Nurse aides airing mattress at Cuauhtemoc regional hospital, Mexico, 1950s

Regional hospital Cuauhtemoc, Mexico, 1950s

Street scene in Taxco, Mexico, 1950s

Three donkeys in light snow, Cuauhtemoc, Mexico, 1950s

Two in a hurry, Mexico, 1950s

Two small boys in straw hats walking down road, Mexico, 1950s

Two young boys carrying water for the hospital, Cuauhtemoc, Mexico, 1950s

Universidad nacional de Mexico, Mexico, 1950s

View of Taxco, Mexico, 1950s

Wheat field, Mexico, 1950s

Youth person at entry of hospital, Cuauhtemoc, Mexico, 1950s