New Orleans in the 1970s was a vibrant and culturally rich city, known for its music, food, and unique blend of French, Spanish, African, and Creole influences.
The city was experiencing a revival of its jazz and blues scene, with iconic venues like Preservation Hall attracting both locals and tourists. However, the city also faced challenges such as crime and urban decay, especially in certain neighborhoods.
Despite this, the 1970s were a period of cultural renaissance for New Orleans, laying the groundwork for the city’s enduring reputation as a melting pot of music, cuisine, and history. These fascinating photos were taken by American photographer
Nick DeWolf that show street scenes in New Orleans in 1973.
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| Bourbon Street, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Cafe Creole, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| "Continuous Shows Nightly!", French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Arcade, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Chris Owens, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Corner of Bourbon and Conti streets, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Corner of Bourbon and Conti streets, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Corner of St. Louis and Dauphine streets, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Horse-drawn carriage, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Jackson Square concert, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Jackson Square concert, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Jackson Square concert, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Jackson Square concert, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Jackson Square concert, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Jackson Square concert, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Jackson Square concert, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Old couple sitting on a park bench, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Outside Crazy Shirley's, Bourbon Street, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| St. Louis St. Grocery at corner of St. Louis and Dauphine streets, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Street musicians, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Street portrait of a couple, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Street portrait of a woman, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Street portrait of a woman, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Street portrait of a young woman, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Street portraits of two young women, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Street portraits of young people, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Street scene, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Street scene, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Street scene, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Street scene, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Street scene, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Street scene, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Street scene, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| The French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Young people, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Young people, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Young people, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Young people, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Young people, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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| Young woman selling flowers, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973 |
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