Images: #TBT Gallery remembers spring 50 years ago
After a very snowy winter, the Northwest suburbs got outside in March 1967. New spring fashions were on everyone's minds. And we found several records of kite flying and at least two overturned vehicles, despite the fact that both were traveling on snow tires.
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Children wait in the wings and hold hands at a Mount Prospect Park District Easter themed party.
Daily Herald file photo, March 1967
Apparently, smoking pipes was in vogue 50 years ago, as seen in this spring fashion shoot in Arlington Heights.
Daily Herald file photo, March 1967
The bold patterns of this convertible suit mark the era.
Daily Herald file photo, March 1967
White gloves and an oversized hat meant you were stepping out.
Daily Herald file photo, March 1967
The footprints on the studio backdrop show it was a busy fashion shoot.
Daily Herald file photo, March 1967
Even with snowtires, this cab ended up on it's roof on Fairview St. in Arlington Heights.
Daily Herald file photo, March 1967
Looks like tomato plants were part of a science project at Fenton High School.
Daily Herald file photo, March 1967
There is no information accompanying this photo, so one can only wonder why the Elk Grove High School wall was covered in graffiti.
Daily Herald file photo, March 1967
This student's shirt mimics the background curtains at this Palatine speech tournament.
Daily Herald file photo, March 1967
This Elk Grove Village building is reflected in water from melting snow.
Daily Herald file photo, March 1967
This gentleman appears in thought as he leans on a stick and watches a backhoe work in Des Plaines.
Daily Herald file photo, March 1967
It seems that white bread slices have been dumped in the mud at this delivery truck accident in Palatine.
Daily Herald file photo, March 1967
Not taking any chances, a child explores the deep shrubbery for Easter eggs during a hunt in Arlington Heights.
Daily Herald file photo, March 1967
Spring buds appear on trees that trapped kites on a breezy day.
Daily Herald file photo, March 1967
Children line up with their kites at a contest in Arlington Heights.
Daily Herald file photo, March 1967
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