Postwar prosperity hits Cape Cod
Date Range
1945 – 1969
Title
Postwar prosperity hits Cape Cod
What occurred
The postwar boom sees a wave of new cottages, motels, restaurants, and commercial centers built on the Cape. Cape Cod's population increases by 27%. The Cape as it is seen today - a summer tourist destination and economy - is fully solidified.
Location
Cape Cod
Image Citation
Aidan Briney - Summer Cape traffic
Student name(s)
Aidan Briney