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Two young women in plaid outfits stand and smile, while next to them is a view of cars winding down Lombard Street in San Francisco, lined with flowers and greenery, with people taking photos at the bottom.

37 Retro Photos of Everyday Life in 1975

By Colby Droscher on June 19, 2025

An elderly man and a young boy look at old photographs together at a wooden dining table, with more photos spread out in front of them. Sunlight filters through lace curtains in the background.

10 Beloved Family Traditions From the ’70s That Are Long Gone

By Rachel Schneider on June 16, 2025

Split image: On the left, a man angrily yells at a football referee wearing a jersey with the number 52. On the right, a woman in a patterned dress talks on a corded phone in a retro phone booth.

30 Throwback Photos From 1970 That Take Us Back in Time

By Colby Droscher on June 15, 2025

A large crowd protests in front of the White House, holding signs. A U-Haul truck with “IMPEACH NIXON” painted on its side is parked in front of the group. Trees and the White House appear in the background.

15 Defining Moments That Shaped the 1970s

By Alina Wang on June 3, 2025

A diverse group of young children and a teacher stand with hands over their hearts, facing an American flag, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in a classroom.

These 17 Vintage Photos Perfectly Capture the ’70s in the American Midwest

By Rachel Schneider on June 2, 2025

On the left, a can and a glass of Tab soda with ice and condensation. On the right, a slice of bread with pizza spread is held above an open container labeled "Spread’n Heat Pizza.

From Hamburger Helper to Spread ‘n Heat Pizza: 25 Quirky Food Ads From the 1970s

By Rachel Schneider on May 29, 2025

Three children ride tricycles in a row on a sidewalk, following an adult on a bicycle in a residential neighborhood with green lawns and brick houses.

10 Photos That Show How Simple Life Was for ’70s Kids

By Erin Kuschner on May 28, 2025

Left: Vintage McDonald’s menu board with old prices. Right: Two smiling women in red and white striped McDonald’s uniforms stand side by side inside a restaurant.

These 19 Photos of McDonald’s in the ’70s Are a Serious Blast From the Past

By Rachel Schneider on May 21, 2025

Two women in 1970s attire sit on the hood of a colorful, striped muscle car parked on a suburban street, with houses, trees, and another parked car visible in the background.

15 Photos of Summer Vacation in the ’70s

By Rachel Schneider on May 18, 2025

A living room with red carpet, a floral-patterned sofa, yellow armchair, white tufted chair, two side tables with lamps, a square abstract painting, yellow curtains, and a potted plant.

12 Things Every Middle-Class Home Had in the ’70s

By Erin Kuschner on May 8, 2025

A crowded disco scene from the 1970s or 1980s with people dancing on a brightly lit floor, dressed in vintage clothing. A mirrored ceiling reflects the lively group, creating a vibrant and energetic atmosphere.

10 Photos That Take You Inside a Typical Friday Night Out in the 1970s

By Rachel Schneider on May 2, 2025

Left: A mood ring on a card with color meanings, such as blue for calm and green for relaxed. Right: A vintage Rival Crock-Pot slow-cooker with a cookbook and various brochures beside it.

11 Popular Products From the 1970s

By Rachel Schneider on March 3, 2025