40 Photos Remembering What Life Looked Like In The 1970s
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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.
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1. Beach Babe
Courtesy of MorgothTheBauglir on Reddit“Mom and dad living in mid-‘70s Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.” -
2. Campout
Courtesy of chad59N on Reddit“Camping in the ‘70s.” -
3. The Great Outdoors
Courtesy of welcometoross on Reddit“My mother in the mid ‘70s at summer camp being the princess she was!” -
4. Family Photos
Courtesy of camdon on Reddit"A glorious family photo of my parents and me from around 1974. I wish you still had those pants in an adult size.” -
5. Dog Days
Courtesy of -Rin on Reddit“My Grandma and her Irish Wolfhound from 1974.” -
6. ‘70s Style
Courtesy of ljordannadrojl on Reddit“My Nana lookin’ fly per usual, 1974.” -
7. Boy Band
Courtesy of an unknown Redditor“My dad and my uncles being cooler than I’ll ever be (1974).” -
8. Skater Girl
Courtesy of an unknown Redditor“My mother skateboarding barefoot in California in 1974.” -
9. Snow Day
Courtesy of kekembas17 on Reddit“Snow day back in the 70s.” -
10. Winter Wonderland
Courtesy of Oldiesgurl on Reddit“My parents during the Blizzard of 1978, Dayton, Ohio. My mom was 19 and my dad was almost 22.” -
11. Serious Air
Courtesy of Astralmatt on Reddit“This is my Uncle launching off a snow ramp. He freakin’ sent it bud. (1970s).” -
12. Shopping Spree
Courtesy of an unknown Redditor“Kmart Opening Day 1975.” -
13. Lesson Plans
Courtesy of Silkkiuikku on Reddit“School classroom, 1975.” -
14. Trick or Treat!
Courtesy of MyDogGoldi on Reddit“Getting ready to conquer the neighborhood for candy, Columbia, SC 1975.” -
15. Southwest Sights
Courtesy of _OoklaTheMok_ on Reddit"My Family while on a trip to the Grand Canyon, 1975.” -
16. The Heart of Texas
Courtesy of thrifterbynature on Reddit“My Grandmother and her Dad in rural East Texas 1975.” -
17. Picture Perfect
Courtesy of AxlCobainVedder on Reddit/Pleasant Family Shopping on Facebook“Walgreens, circa 1975, from their annual report. Photo courtesy of Pleasant Family Shopping on Facebook.” -
18. Day Trippers
Courtesy of Hooverpaul on Reddit“A group of friends on a day trip to Mission Trails Park, winter 1975.” -
19. Van Life
Courtesy of Quick_Presentation11 on Reddit “"Check out the carpet in this van! (1975).” -
20. Family Fun
Courtesy of palletonyourfloor on Reddit“My grandparents, mom and uncle on some beach in Washington. Circa 1975.” -
21. Young Love
Courtesy of nyaiaz on Reddit“My mother with her boyfriend, 1975.” -
22. Morning Routine
Courtesy of beliberden on Reddit“A woman in the bedroom of her condo in Moscow, 1971.” -
23. Diving In
Courtesy of ice_hell_ftw on Reddit“Mom and uncle going for a swim (1970). -
24. Riding High
Courtesy of sussoutthemoon on Reddit“Moscow, 1972.” -
25. Sochi Summers
Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons“Promenade in Sochi, the largest resort city in Russia. 1973.” -
26. Park Strolls
Courtesy of Rafail Mazelev/Archive of Alexander OdinokovTwo women enjoy a stroll through Summer Garden in St. Petersburg. -
27. Poolside Chillin’
Courtesy of an unknown Redditor"The Summer of 1970." -
28. Stairway to Heaven
Courtesy of RadicallyRetro_com on Reddit“Detroit Science Center - Designed by William Kessler and Associates (1979).” -
29. Good Jeans
Courtesy of HejdaaNils on Reddit“Promotion pic for Gul&Blå jeans and satin slacks, Stockholm, Sweden 1976.” -
30. Founding Family
Courtesy of Luxeru on Reddit“This is how my sister, brother, best friend and I (middle) dressed to celebrate July 4th 1976 bicentennial.” -
31. Canadian Tuxedo
Courtesy of Capital_Pea on Reddit“Some groovy fashions from the Eatons Canada 1976 Catalogue.” -
32. Senioritis
Courtesy of breyy88 on Reddit“My dad in high school circa 1976, looking too cool for school.” -
33. Sick Slides
Courtesy of UnusualAmbassador on Reddit“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!” -
34. Go Fish
Courtesy of Delicious_Tea3806 on Reddit“My dad, grandma and uncle late 70’s early ‘80s.” -
35. Mom and Me
Courtesy of bladedancer661 on Reddit“Mother And Daughter In New York City, 1970.” -
36. Clowning Around
Courtesy of UnraveledRaven on Reddit“My mom and her siblings at the county fair in 1970.” -
37. Pretty in Plaid
Courtesy of KingOfJuiceBoxes on Reddit“My grandma circa 1970.” -
38. Sweet Summer
Courtesy of Nihilist911 on Reddit“Summer Solstice Celebration, Stockholm, Sweden, 1970.” -
39. Winter Wonderland
Courtesy of mistermajik2000 on Reddit“1970’s Office Christmas Party.” -
40. Too Cool for School
Courtesy of deathakissaway on Reddit“Girls in the parking lot at school. 1970.”
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