Tag Archives: 70s Photos

70s Shots: Everyday life in the hood: NYC, Ford & Pele

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

Today we have a quartet of exceptional, early-1970s images for you to ogle. Firstly, photos of Harlem and the Lower East Side, New York by Camilo José Vergara. Secondly, a quick presidential visit for soccer superstar Pele. Everyday Life in … Continue reading →

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70s Shots: McDonough’s New York City photos (1970s)

Posted on March 24, 2013 by

Thanks to Alyssa Coppelman at Slate‘s photo blog, I have discovered photographer Paul McDonough and his wonderful images of New York in the 1970s. Check out a quote and a few choice shots. “McDonough said that tackling street photography today … Continue reading →

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70s Shots: The Reapers, Bowies & Bee Gees

Posted on February 2, 2013 by

Welcome to the weekend. Here’s a trio of super 70s shots for you to soak up; a LIFE spread on early-70s NYC street gang The Reapers, David and Angie Bowie stepping out and the Bee Gees on the verge of … Continue reading →

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70s stories in the news: 70s Harlem, Denver denies ’76 Olympics, The Jeffersons – little known facts

Posted on July 29, 2012 by

Time for a quick round-up of 1970s-related stories in the news. Today, we take a look at photos of Harlem in the 70s, find out why Denver, Colorado was awarded the 1976 Winter Olympics and then turned them down and … Continue reading →

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