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Fascinating Vintage Photos Show Helsinki in the 1960s

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Helsinki is the capital and the lead seaport and industrial city of Finland. More than half of Finland’s total imports consequently pass through the port of Helsinki. It has one of the world’s highest urban standards of living. There are numerous museums, galleries, theatres, and many symphony orchestras in the city. Here are some fascinating vintage photos that show what Helsinki looked like in the 1960s.

During the 1960s, Helsinki was developed rapidly and transformed into a modern metropolitan city. A large influx of people moved to the city from rural areas. Helsinki quickly founded suburbs, such as Herttoniemi, Maunula, and Pihlajamäki.

#1 Fishing boats at Helsinki market, 1968

Fishing boats at Helsinki market, 1968

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#2 Market in Helsinki, 1961

Market in Helsinki, 1961

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#3 Helsinki Olympic Stadium, 1961

Helsinki Olympic Stadium, 1961

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#4 Helsinki street scenes, 1961

Helsinki street scenes, 1961

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#5 New suburb under construction, Myllypuro, Helsinki, 1963

New suburb under construction, Myllypuro, Helsinki, 1963

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#6 Three Smiths Statue, 1968

Three Smiths Statue, 1968

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#7 Fountain Tapiola, 1960s

Fountain Tapiola, 1960s

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#8 Helsinki, 1961

Helsinki, 1961

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#9 New suburb under construction, Myllypuro, Helsinki, 1963

New suburb under construction, Myllypuro, Helsinki, 1963

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#10 Simca 1300 on street in Kallio, Helsiki, 1963

Simca 1300 on street in Kallio, Helsiki, 1963

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#11 Statue of Marshal Mannerheim, and the Pariament Building in the background, 1963

Statue of Marshal Mannerheim, and the Pariament Building in the background, 1963

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#12 Aerial view of Helsinki in 1965

Aerial view of Helsinki in 1965

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#13 Helsinki Cathedral, 1965

Helsinki Cathedral, 1965

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#14 Parliament House, Helsinki, 1965

Parliament House, Helsinki, 1965

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#15 Helsinki from the ferry, 1966

Helsinki from the ferry, 1966

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#16 Helsinki from the ferry, 1966

Helsinki from the ferry, 1966

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#17 Parade of the Finnish Defense Forces flagship at Senate Square, Helsinki, 1967

Parade of the Finnish Defense Forces flagship at Senate Square, Helsinki, 1967

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#18 Bags and baskets stand outside of a market stall in a neighbourhood market in Helsinki, 1968

Bags and baskets stand outside of a market stall in a neighbourhood market in Helsinki, 1968

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#19 Baskets in Helsinki market, 1968

Baskets in Helsinki market, 1968

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#20 Finnish National Theatre, Helsinki, 1968

Finnish National Theatre, Helsinki, 1968

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#21 Flowers in Helsinki market, 1968

Flowers in Helsinki market, 1968

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#22 Helsinki Central Station, 1968

Helsinki Central Station, 1968

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#23 Helsinki Central Station, 1968

Helsinki Central Station, 1968

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#24 Mannerheim Road and statue, Helsinki, 1968

Mannerheim Road and statue, Helsinki, 1968

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#25 Mannerheim Statue and Parliament House, Helsinki, 1968

Mannerheim Statue and Parliament House, Helsinki, 1968

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#26 Market in Helsinki, 1968

Market in Helsinki, 1968

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#27 Market place in Helsinki, 1968

Market place in Helsinki, 1968

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#28 Market Square and Fountain (Havis Amanda), Helsinki, 1968

Market Square and Fountain (Havis Amanda), Helsinki, 1968

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#29 Parliament Building, Helsinki, 1968

Parliament Building, Helsinki, 1968

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#30 Railroad station area in Helsinki, 1968

Railroad station area in Helsinki, 1968

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#31 South harbour looking eastwards, Helsinki, 1968

South harbour looking eastwards, Helsinki, 1968

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#32 Vegetables in Helsinki market, 1968

Vegetables in Helsinki market, 1968

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#33 Helsinki tram, 1969

Helsinki tram, 1969

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#34 Alexander statue, 1960s

Alexander statue, 1960s

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#35 Helsinki harbor from Olympic Tower, 1960s

Helsinki harbor from Olympic Tower, 1960s

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#36 National Square, 1960s

National Square, 1960s

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#37 Monument to Sebelius’ music, 1960s

Monument to Sebelius' music, 1960s

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#38 Cathedral, 1960s

Cathedral, 1960s

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#39 Mannerheim grave, 1960s

Mannerheim grave, 1960s

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#40 Shops, Tapiola, 1960s

Shops, Tapiola, 1960s

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#41 Fish, Helsinki Market, 1960s

Fish, Helsinki Market, 1960s

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#42 Vegetables, Helsinki Market, 1960s

Vegetables, Helsinki Market, 1960s

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#43 Flowers, Helsinki Market, 1960s

Flowers, Helsinki Market, 1960s

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#44 Baskets, Helsinki Market, 1960s

Baskets, Helsinki Market, 1960s

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#45 Fishing boats, Helsinki Market, 1960s

Fishing boats, Helsinki Market, 1960s

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#46 Ocean going tug, and Russian church, 1960s

Ocean going tug, and Russian church, 1960s

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#47 Mannerheim Road and statue, 1960s

Mannerheim Road and statue, 1960s

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#48 Mannerheim & Parliament, 1960s

Mannerheim & Parliament, 1960s

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#49 Blacksmiths and National Music School, 1960s

Blacksmiths and National Music School, 1960s

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#50 Scandinavian flags, 1960s

Scandinavian flags, 1960s

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#51 Little Finns, 1960s

Little Finns, 1960s

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#52 Park, 1960s

Park, 1960s

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#53 Canadian moose, Helsinki Zoo, 1960s

Canadian moose, Helsinki Zoo, 1960s

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#54 Canadian elk, Helsinki Zoo, 1960s

Canadian elk, Helsinki Zoo, 1960s

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#55 Blacksmiths and National Music School, Helsinki, 1968

Blacksmiths and National Music School, Helsinki, 1968

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Jack Smith says:

May 25, 2024 at 08:06 Copy Link of a Comment

If you were dropped right there now, you’d know exactly where you are. It still looks quite similar.

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- Isabella Torres says:
  
  May 25, 2024 at 08:07 Copy Link of a Comment
  
  Yeah most architechture and landmarks in helsinki are more than 50 years old so these photos look suprisingly similiar. I for example the only thing changed from that picture from hakaniemi now is newer cars and trams.
  
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Lydia Edison says:

May 25, 2024 at 08:06 Copy Link of a Comment

So, the same? (at least in the center)

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