Minnesota's Greatest Generation

People waiting in line at People's Meats, St. Paul, 1945.

During the war years, long lines were a common sight in many Minnesota cities and towns as people waited to get their share of rationed foodstuffs. This crowd was photographed waiting to get into People's Meats, 507 Wabasha St., in St. Paul on May 19th, 1945.

Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society
Date: 1945
Identifer: location E448.14 p10

People waiting in line at People's Meats, St. Paul, 1945.