Minnesota's Greatest Generation

Man cooking on an outdoor grill, 1955

Barbecuing became a very popular summer activity for Minnesota families in the 1950s. New homes often boasted permanent grills made of brick or stone, and stores offered a variety of charcoal grills. Men often took on responsibility for handling outdoor cooking, as in this 1955 photograph.

Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society
Date: 1955
Identifer: location GV4.11 p51

Man cooking on an outdoor grill, 1955