Photos of NYC in the 1970s

A collection of photos from New York City in the 1970s. Best to view while reading "Let the Great World Spin" by Colum Mcann

[saulchapnick]

I lived, worked and went to school in the city during that decade. I loved the City, and it’s grittiness. It was alive!

[EEVOL]

There's just something beautiful about the ruggedness of NYC, has always been for decades.

[jeffreysantner]

That graffiti covered subway car should be a national treasure, like the Rosa Parks bus.

[justayoutuber]

Everybody was thin (or should I say, not obese) like Americans are today.