Photos of the United States in the 1930s and 1940s in Color

People love to look back on the past by viewing old black-and-white photographs of their country, state, city, or town. For those living in the United States, there is a huge amount of historical images freely available to view, and in this article, you will have the opportunity to see some of these photos from the 1930s and 1940s brought to life with color through the process of colorization.

Sébastien de Oliveira is an artist that has expertly colorized these photos of the United States in the 1930s and 1940s. In-depth research paired with years of experience in colorizing photographs allows Sébastien to produce pieces of work with incredible realism and accuracy, providing you with a unique look into history full of color! Once you have enjoyed the photos in this article of 1930s and 1940s United States, be sure to follow Sébastien on Instagram and see more of his colorizations, which feature a more comprehensive array of countries and historical eras.

United States in the 1930s in Color

A street in Washington, D.C., busy with people and vehicles.Harris & Ewing, 1935Colorized by Sébastien de Oliveira // Original from Library of Congress

The Fulton Fish Market in New York City.Berenice Abbott, 1936Colorized by Sébastien de Oliveira // Original from New York Public Library

Union Square, Manhattan, New York City.Berenice Abbott, 1936Colorized by Sébastien de Oliveira // Original from New York Public Library

Men standing outside a grocery store in Shawneetown, Illinois.Russell Lee, 1937Colorized by Sébastien de Oliveira // Original from Library of Congress

Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, Looking west from Seymour Building, New York City.Berenice Abbott, 1937Colorized by Sébastien de Oliveira // Original from New York Public LibraryUnited States in the 1940s in Color

A street in Norwich, Connecticut, after a snowstorm.Jack Delano, 1940Colorized by Sébastien de Oliveira // Original from Library of Congress

The San Angelo Fat Stock Show Parade in San Angelo, Texas.Russell Lee, 1940Colorized by Sébastien de Oliveira // Original from Library of Congress

A crowd outside the Regal Theater in Chicago, Illinois.Russell Lee, 1941Colorized by Sébastien de Oliveira // Original from Library of Congress

People leaving Pilgrim Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois, on Easter Sunday.Russell Lee, 1941Colorized by Sébastien de Oliveira // Original from Library of Congress

Sgt. George Camblair taking his Girlfriend to the movies in Washington, D.C.Jack Delano, 1942Colorized by Sébastien de Oliveira // Original from Library of Congress