In the early 1970s, New York City faced significant economic and social challenges. The city was grappling with financial instability, leading to budget cuts in public services and rising crime rates. The subway system was notoriously dangerous and graffiti-covered.
However, this era also saw the emergence of vibrant cultural movements, including the birth of hip-hop in the Bronx, the flourishing of punk rock in downtown Manhattan, and a dynamic art scene in neighborhoods like SoHo.
Despite its struggles, the city's resilience and creativity were palpable, laying the groundwork for its eventual resurgence. These amazing photos were taken by
Gentle***Giant that show street scenes of New York City in 1971.
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| Howard Johnson's at 1551 Broadway and 46th Street, closed in 2005, New York City, 1971 |
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| 34th Street, Manhattan, New York City, 1971 |
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| Amsterdam Avenue, Harlem, New York City, 1971 |
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| Amsterdam Avenue, Harlem, New York City, 1971 |
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| Avenue of the Americas, New York City, 1971 |
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| Broadway cinemas, New York City, 1971 |
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| Chinatown, New York City, 1971 |
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| Coney Island, New York City, 1971 |
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| Coney Island, New York City, 1971 |
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| Doyers and Pell Streets, Chinatown, New York City, 1971 |
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| Gift shop on Broadway, New York City, 1971 |
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| Grand Central Station, New York City, 1971 |
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| Greenwich Village, New York City, 1971 |
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| Greenwich Village, New York City, 1971 |
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| Greenwich Village, New York City, 1971 |
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| In the subway, New York City, 1971 |
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| Kitsch!, New York City, 1971 |
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| New York City, 1971 |
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| New York City, 1971 |
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| Northeast corner of 8th Avenue and West 42nd Street, looking east toward Times Square, Manhattan, New York City, 1971 |
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| Statue of Liberty, New York City, 1971 |
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| The Battery, New York City, 1971 |
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| Times Square, Manhattan, New York City, 1971 |
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| Times Square, Manhattan, New York City, 1971 |
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| Times Square, Manhattan, New York City, 1971 |
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| Times Square, Manhattan, New York City, 1971 |
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| Times Square, Manhattan, New York City, 1971 |
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| Times Square, Manhattan, New York City, 1971 |
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| Times Square, Manhattan, New York City, 1971 |
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| View from the Empire State Building, New York City, 1971 |
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| View from the Empire State Building, New York City, 1971 |
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| View from the Empire State Building, New York City, 1971 |
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| View from the Empire State Building, New York City, 1971 |
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| View from the Empire State Building, New York City, 1971 |
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| West Point Military Academy, New York City, 1971 |
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