25 Photos of What Life Looked Like in 1982

Daniel Bonfiglio Published 01/23/2025 in wow

Everything was bigger in the 1980s, and by 1982 that trend was well underway. People were shopping, driving, and drinking, (although not necessarily in that order), and making sure they had a good time above all else.

Here are 25 photos showing what life looked like in the year 1982.

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1. Cruisin’
Hangin’ out at McDonald’s, 1982.
2. “My Dad”
“At a party during his sophomore year of college, 1982.”
3. Sunbathing
East Germany, 1982.
4. Stranded Passengers
Using pay phones at Stapleton International Airport in 1982.
5. Fifth Avenue
NYC, Manhattan, 1982. Photo by Gunar Roze.
6. A Bell Phone Center Store
Within Sears, 1982.
7. Frat House
A bike-a-thon fundraiser, 1982.
8. Exploring Checkpoint Charlie
Berlin, 1982.
9. Fourth of July Parade
Highland Heights, Kentucky, 1982.
10. A ‘67 Chevy
Bought and painted for the parade.
11. Christopher Street
Pride day, 1982. Photo by Rob Precht.
12. “My Grandfather”
“At his ‘filling station.’”
13. Sitting With His Camaro
Montreal suburbs, 1982.
14. Moorestown Mall
Moorestown, NJ, 1982.
15. Tandem Bike Ride
In the Sun, 1982.
16. Space Shuttle Challenger
Space Shuttle Challenger Being towed along the street in Lancaster, California, 1982. Four years before disaster.
17. Spring Break
Human tower, 1982.
18. 44th & Broadway
Times Square, 1982.
19. Morey's Pier
Haunted House in Wildwood, NJ, 1982.
20. Silver Queen Hotel
Wilkes-Barre, PA, 1982.
21. Friday Night
Pool at the bar, 1982.
22. Brand New Ames Store
Opening in 1982.
23. Prized Flowers
Lansing, MI, 1982.
24. Cable Car
California Street and Grant Ave in San Francisco, 1982.
25. Residents of Huntington Park
Celebrating the 4th of July with classic low-rides.

1. Cruisin’
Hangin’ out at McDonald’s, 1982.
2. “My Dad”
“At a party during his sophomore year of college, 1982.”
3. Sunbathing
East Germany, 1982.
4. Stranded Passengers
Using pay phones at Stapleton International Airport in 1982.
5. Fifth Avenue
NYC, Manhattan, 1982. Photo by Gunar Roze.
6. A Bell Phone Center Store
Within Sears, 1982.
7. Frat House
A bike-a-thon fundraiser, 1982.
8. Exploring Checkpoint Charlie
Berlin, 1982.
9. Fourth of July Parade
Highland Heights, Kentucky, 1982.
10. A ‘67 Chevy
Bought and painted for the parade.
11. Christopher Street
Pride day, 1982. Photo by Rob Precht.
12. “My Grandfather”
“At his ‘filling station.’”
13. Sitting With His Camaro
Montreal suburbs, 1982.
14. Moorestown Mall
Moorestown, NJ, 1982.
15. Tandem Bike Ride
In the Sun, 1982.
16. Space Shuttle Challenger
Space Shuttle Challenger Being towed along the street in Lancaster, California, 1982. Four years before disaster.
17. Spring Break
Human tower, 1982.
18. 44th & Broadway
Times Square, 1982.
19. Morey's Pier
Haunted House in Wildwood, NJ, 1982.
20. Silver Queen Hotel
Wilkes-Barre, PA, 1982.
21. Friday Night
Pool at the bar, 1982.
22. Brand New Ames Store
Opening in 1982.
23. Prized Flowers
Lansing, MI, 1982.
24. Cable Car
California Street and Grant Ave in San Francisco, 1982.
25. Residents of Huntington Park
Celebrating the 4th of July with classic low-rides.