Vintage 1950s footage shows how much California has (and hasn’t) changed

Travel back in time to California in the 1950s. An expert in vintage film footage restoration, NASS has added color and sound to this video shot from the rear seat of a moving car.

California in the 1950s

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Sunset Boulevard as cars of every color roll past. Witness California as it was in 1952, where some things have changed, but some have stayed the same.

This fun car trip takes you driving into Hollywood as it was, with towering palm trees and bustling with life. See the Oriental, the dry cleaners, and the Chevrolet dealership on your trip.

California in the 1950s

The sunny state of California is teeming with activity as people meander along the sidewalks and cars travel to and from Hollywood. Tons of parked cars all down the street indicate busy businesses.

The artistry of restoring this vintage footage is absolutely amazing! The amount of detail NASS took to bring this era back to life is absolutely praiseworthy. What a job well done!

California in the 1950s

The restorer even boosted the speed of the footage a bit so that the trip went at an exciting, but not too fast, pace. The scene is so natural, you can’t even tell it has been modified!

What a treat to see the Sunset Strip as it looked in the 1950s. This living color road trip is a true work of art. Video restoration takes a lot of time and patience, but NASS did an amazing job!

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