18 Amazing Black and White Photographs That Capture Street Scenes of Brownsville, Brooklyn in 1972

The 1970s were a highly recognizable era for Brooklyn, from the graffiti’d stoops to the local dress, the comparative lack of tall buildings and the ubiquity of mom and pop shops. These amazing black and white photographs were taken by Winston Vargas, documenting everyday life in Brownsville, Brooklyn in 1972.

(Images © Winston Vargas)