Photos: Nogales road trip in 1956
Tucson Citizen photographer Preston Yeager took a drive to Nogales, Sonora, in July, 1956 on Old Nogales Highway, U.S. 89. Why did he make the trek? Well, we're not really sure.
Roadtrip to Nogales
Driving on south on Old Nogales Highway in July, 1956. Don't do this at home. Photo by Preston Yeager / Tucson Citizen
Roadtrip to Nogales
Highway sign on Old Nogales Highway south of Tucson in July, 1956. Photo by Preston Yeager / Tucson Citizen
Roadtrip to Nogales
Sign warming of dangers on Old Nogales Highway south of Tucson in July, 1956. Photo by Preston Yeager / Tucson Citizen
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Old Nogales Highway at night, approaching Sahuarita in July, 1956. Don't blink. Photo by Preston Yeager / Tucson Citizen
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Nogales, Sonora, bars in July, 1956. Photo by Preston Yeager / Tucson Citizen
Roadtrip to Nogales
Nogales, Sonora, bars in July, 1956. Photo by Preston Yeager / Tucson Citizen
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Moody beer bottles and glasses in a Nogales, Sonora, bar in July, 1956. Photo by Preston Yeager / Tucson Citizen
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Dancing at a bar in Nogales, Sonora, in July, 1956. Photo by Preston Yeager / Tucson Citizen
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A bartender in Nogales, Sonora, pours salt on his hand prior to a shot of tequila in July, 1956. Photo by Preston Yeager / Tucson Citizen
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Old Nogales Highway in July, 1956. Martha, are we near Mexico? Photo by Preston Yeager / Tucson Citizen
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Old Nogales Highway near Ruby Road in July, 1956. Photo by Preston Yeager / Tucson Citizen
Roadtrip to Nogales
Old Nogales Highway in July, 1956. Watch out for the highway patrol. Photo by Preston Yeager / Tucson Citizen
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