What Nassau, Bahamas looked like in the 1960s Through These Fascinating Photos

Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas. Although the city proper is relatively small, suburbs and residential areas stretch far along the coast and into the interior. Nassau was established in the mid-17th century by Charles Towne. It took its present name in the 1690s from a family name of King William III of England but was not platted until 1729.

Nassau is home to the House of Assembly and various judicial departments and was historically a stronghold for pirates. The city is a tourist and international banking hub.

Here are some fabulous vintage photos that show Nassau in the 1960s.

#1 Nassau street scenes, 1960

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#2 A surrey, Nassau, 1960

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#3 Hog Island, Nassau, 1960

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#4 Hog Island, Nassau, 1960

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#5 Nassau harbor, 1960

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#6 Native market, Nassau, 1960

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#7 Native waterfront market, Nassau, 1960

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#8 Paradise Beach, Nassau, 1960

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#9 Paradise Beach, Nassau, 1960

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#10 Paradise Beach, Nassau, 1960

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#11 Paradise Beach, Nassau, 1960

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#12 Paradise Beach, Nassau, 1960

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#13 Paradise Beach, Nassau, 1960

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#14 Paradise Beach, Nassau, 1960

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#15 Paradise Beach, Nassau, 1960

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#16 Paradise Beach, Nassau, 1960

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#17 Paradise Beach, Nassau, 1960

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#18 Policeman, Nassau, 1960

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#19 Post office, Nassau, 1960

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#20 Quai at Hog Island, Nassau, 1960

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#21 Quai at Hog Island, Nassau, 1960

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#22 Street scene, Bay Street, Nassau, 1960

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#23 Swimming pool at British-Colonial Hotel, Nassau, 1960

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#24 The Straw Market, Bay Street, Nassau, 1960

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#25 The Straw Market, Bay Street, Nassau, 1960

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#26 View from room in British-Colonial Hotel, Nassau, 1960

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#27 View from window of Colonial Hotel, Nassau, 1960

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#28 Woman carrying seaweed, Nassau, 1960

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#29 Woman carrying seaweed, Nassau, 1960

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#30 Women clearing seaweed on Paradise Beach, Nassau, 1960

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