In the late 1970s, Boston was a city in transition. The economy was shifting from manufacturing to services, with growth in finance, education, healthcare, and technology. Urban renewal projects changed the skyline but sparked controversies over gentrification and displacement. The busing crisis, aimed at desegregating public schools, led to widespread protests and violence, deeply affecting the social climate.
Politically, Mayor Kevin White led modernization efforts but faced criticism for handling urban issues. The cultural scene was vibrant, with a strong music, arts, and sports presence, while neighborhoods retained distinct ethnic identities. Challenges included crime, economic disparities, and the lingering effects of urban decay.
These fascinating black and white photos were taken by
Meredith Jacobson Marciano that show street scenes of Boston in the late 1970s.
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| Boston street vendor, Massachusetts, 1975 |
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| Boston. Buzzcocks Financial Zone, Massachusetts, July 1979 |
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| Boston. church garden near Arlington T stop, Massachusetts, July 1978 |
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| Boston. Dead Boys, Financial Zone, Massachusetts, July 1979 |
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| Boston. Dover station, Massachusetts, circa late 1970s |
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| Boston. Dover station, Massachusetts, circa late 1970s |
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| Boston. Financial Zone, Massachusetts, July 1979 |
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| Boston. Fur coat lady with poodle, Massachusetts, 1975 |
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| Boston. Iggy Is In, Financial Zone, Massachusetts, 1979 |
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| Boston. Lesbian Turds, Financial Zone, Massachusetts, July 1979 |
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| Boston. Murry's Deli on Broad Street with Grain Exchange Building, Financial Zone, Massachusetts, 1979 |
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| Boston. New York Dolls, Financial Zone, Massachusetts, July 1979 |
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| Boston. North End alley, Massachusetts, 1978 |
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| Boston. Old gas station, Massachusetts, July 1978 |
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| Boston. Old service station, Massachusetts, July 1978 |
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| Boston. Punk club, Financial Zone, Massachusetts, July 1979 |
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| Boston. Ramones, Financial Zone, Massachusetts, July 1979 |
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| Boston. Real Kids Rule - Financial Zone graffiti, Massachusetts, July 1979 |
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| Boston. Real Rock - Financial Zone graffiti, Massachusetts, July 1979 |
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| Boston. Salvation Army singer, Massachusetts, 1975 |
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| Boston. Sea of Possibility Love, Financial Zone, Massachusetts, July 1979 |
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| Boston. Sham 69, Massachusetts, July 1979 |
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| Boston. The Doane, sandwich shop, Massachusetts, 1978 |
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| Boston. The Hideaway Bar, Massachusetts, 1979 |
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| Boston. The Lonely Boys and The Maps, at Cantone's, Financial Zone, Massachusetts, July 1979 |
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| Boston. The Real Kids, Financial Zone, Massachusetts, July 1979 |
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| Boston. The Space, punk club upstairs Financial Zone, 1979 |
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| Boston. Tom's Place, Massachusetts, July 1978 |
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| Boston. Wow, Financial Zone, Massachusetts, July 1979 |
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| Boston. X-RAY SPEX, Financial Zone, Massachusetts, July 1979 |
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