USA in the 1970s
Old color photos of the USA in the 1970s, capturing cities, towns, highways, and everyday life during a decade of economic change and shifting urban landscapes. Shot on color film, these images document American streetscapes, downtown areas, suburban neighborhoods, and roadside scenes as the country moved into the late 20th century.
All images are available as high-resolution, royalty-free digital downloads suitable for editorial, commercial, or personal use.
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Guinness beer truck in New York City 1975
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Helen, Georgia 1971
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Helen, Georgia 1971
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Hilo Airport, Hawaii 1972
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Hilo Airport, Hawaii 1972
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Hilo Bay Hotel, Hawaii 1972
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Hoover Dam souvenir shop, Nevada 1972
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Hoover Dam, Nevada 1971
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Hoover Dam, Nevada 1972
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Hoover Dam, Nevada 1973
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Hotel Molokai, Kaunakakai, Hawaii 1972
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Hula Bowl, Hawaii 1978
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Imperial Avenue, El Centro, California 1972
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Independence, Missouri 1977
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Interior of Americana Hotel, Bal Harbour, Florida 1974
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Interior of Americana Hotel, Bal Harbour, Florida 1974
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Interior of Hilo Airport, Hawaii 1972
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Interior of Hilo Airport, Hawaii 1972
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Jaws 2 billboard 1978
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Keene, New Hampshire 1974
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Keene, New Hampshire 1974
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Kings Dominion, Virginia 1975 – Eiffel Tower
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Kings Dominion, Virginia 1975 – Fountains
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Kings Dominion, Virginia 1975 – Monster ride
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Kings Dominion, Virginia 1975 – Old Dominion Railroad
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Kings Dominion, Virginia 1975 – Sunshine Turnpike
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Kings Island 1972 – Kings Island & Miami Valley Railroad
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Kings Island, Ohio 1977
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Kolekole Beach Park, Hamakua Coast, Hawaii 1972
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Lake Kaweah, California 1972
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Lancaster, New Hampshire 1974
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Le Scoot Log Flume, Busch Gardens Williamsburg 1975
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Little Pittsburgh Saloon, Victor, Colorado 1973
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Loew’s Grand Theatre, Atlanta 1976
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Log Flume at Kings Dominion 1975
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Log Fume at Kings Dominion 1975
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Logan Airport, Boston 1972
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Lone Pine, California 1972
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Lone Pine, California 1972
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Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 1972
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Lower Manhattan from the Staten Island Ferry 1972
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Lower Manhattan from the Staten Island Ferry 1972
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Lower Manhattan from the Staten Island Ferry 1972
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Lt. Robert E. Lee riverboat, St. Louis, Missouri 1971
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Main Street, Frankenmuth, Michigan 1972
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Main Street, U.S.A. at Walt Disney World 1977
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Marina Resort, Big Bear Lake, California 1972
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McDonald’s in Massachusetts 1974
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Miami International Airport, Florida 1972
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Michie Tavern, Charlottesville 1974
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Mill Race Log Flume at Cedar Point, Ohio 1971
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Mollie Kathleen mine, Cripple Creek 1973
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Mollie Kathleen mine, Cripple Creek 1973
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Monorail & parking lot, Hersheypark 1971
