Ahh, the 1970s. An era defined by rockin' music, political uprising, and a whole lot of shaggy carpet. While we may not have the technology to revisit this iconic decade for ourselves, we can still look back the old-fashioned way — flipping through the pages of our parents' and grandparents' photo albums.
From days in the park to sledding adventures, here are 40 photos remembering what life looked like in the 1970s.
1
Canadian Tuxedo
“Some groovy fashions from the Eatons Canada 1976 Catalogue.”
2
Morning Routine
“A woman in the bedroom of her condo in Moscow, 1971.”
3
Diving In
“Mom and uncle going for a swim (1970).
4
Riding High
“Moscow, 1972.”
5
Sochi Summers
“Promenade in Sochi, the largest resort city in Russia. 1973.”
6
Park Strolls
Two women enjoy a stroll through Summer Garden in St. Petersburg.
7
Poolside Chillin’
"The Summer of 1970."
8
Stairway to Heaven
“Detroit Science Center - Designed by William Kessler and Associates (1979).”
9
Good Jeans
“Promotion pic for Gul&Blå jeans and satin slacks, Stockholm, Sweden 1976.”
10
Founding Family
“This is how my sister, brother, best friend and I (middle) dressed to celebrate July 4th 1976 bicentennial.”
11
Young Love
“My mother with her boyfriend, 1975.”
12
Senioritis
“My dad in high school circa 1976, looking too cool for school.”
13
Sick Slides
“Slide in my town back in 1976...you got in a burlap sack and slid down...if you were lucky, you didn't get hurt!”
14
Go Fish
“My dad, grandma and uncle late 70’s early ‘80s.”
15
Mom and Me
“Mother And Daughter In New York City, 1970.”
16
Clowning Around
“My mom and her siblings at the county fair in 1970.”
17
Pretty in Plaid
“My grandma circa 1970.”
18
Sweet Summer
“Summer Solstice Celebration, Stockholm, Sweden, 1970.”
19
Winter Wonderland
“1970’s Office Christmas Party.”
20
Too Cool for School
“Girls in the parking lot at school. 1970.”
21
Serious Air
“This is my Uncle launching off a snow ramp. He freakin’ sent it bud. (1970s).”
22
Campout
“Camping in the ‘70s.”
23
The Great Outdoors
“My mother in the mid ‘70s at summer camp being the princess she was!”
24
Family Photos
"A glorious family photo of my parents and me from around 1974. I wish you still had those pants in an adult size.”
25
Dog Days
“My Grandma and her Irish Wolfhound from 1974.”
26
‘70s Style
“My Nana lookin’ fly per usual, 1974.”
27
Boy Band
“My dad and my uncles being cooler than I’ll ever be (1974).”
28
Skater Girl
“My mother skateboarding barefoot in California in 1974.”
29
Snow Day
“Snow day back in the 70s.”
30
Winter Wonderland
“My parents during the Blizzard of 1978, Dayton, Ohio. My mom was 19 and my dad was almost 22.”
31
Beach Babe
“Mom and dad living in mid-‘70s Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.”
32
Shopping Spree
“Kmart Opening Day 1975.”
33
Lesson Plans
“School classroom, 1975.”
34
Trick or Treat!
“Getting ready to conquer the neighborhood for candy, Columbia, SC 1975.”
35
Southwest Sights
"My Family while on a trip to the Grand Canyon, 1975.”
36
The Heart of Texas
“My Grandmother and her Dad in rural East Texas 1975.”
37
Picture Perfect
“Walgreens, circa 1975, from their annual report. Photo courtesy of Pleasant Family Shopping on Facebook.”
38
Day Trippers
“A group of friends on a day trip to Mission Trails Park, winter 1975.”
39
Van Life
"Check out the carpet in this van! (1975).”
40
Family Fun
“My grandparents, mom and uncle on some beach in Washington. Circa 1975.”
