1932 Hastings,Nebraska Miniature Golf Coarse Photo

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Original c.1932 photograph showing an elaborate miniature golf coarse in Hastings,Nebraska. In all during the 1930's there was an estimated 50,000 miniature golf courses representing an investment of $325,000,000 in the United States. An estimated four million Americans were playing miniature golf. In fact, Wanamaker's department store featured Tom Thumb Fashions which stated, "When you're Lilli-putting on the Miniature Golf Course ... remember your Clothes Technique!" Tom Thumb jackets with berets sold for $19.50 and were sold out to addicts of the Miniature Golf Craze.

In this 8" x 10 photograph one can see children wearing Tom Thumb clothing. And check out some of the gentlemen in full golfing attire ! People are lined up and down the fences watching folks play.

The Great Depression brought this sport to it's zenith during this era.