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Football victory snake dance Ca. 1955, E.J. Cyr photo, courtesy of the New Canaan Historical Society
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Walter Stewart's Market was located on Main Street until it moved up to its present-day Elm Street location in 1957. Photo courtesy of the Stewart family
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Elm St. Parade led by Knights of Columbus. Businesses shown left to right, Dean Sports, Elmcrest Luncheonette, Betty Bragin & The Dress Box. EJ Cyr photo, courtesy of the New Canaan Historical Society
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Elm & Main demolition of building. Libby's Diner in foreground on left. Photo courtesy of the New Canaan Historical Society
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East side Main Street opposite Birdsall House—Aug. 6, 1950. Robert Corry photo, courtesy of the New Canaan Historical Society
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Main Street looking south toward East Avenue from Town Hall—Aug. 6, 1950. Robert Corry photo, courtesy of the New Canaan Historical Society
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Main Street looking north below Elm Street shows the varied facades of old and new buildings. New parking lot is just off to left of picture. Photo courtesy of the New Canaan Historical Society
This week, we’ve featured photo galleries of downtown New Canaan from eras gone by, the 1970s and the ’60s. We reach back one more time today, to share photos of the downtown from the 1950s. Most of these are courtesy of the terrific New Canaan Historical Society. Enjoy.