Vintage photos are a great way to capture what life was like back in the 70s. A lot of Alaskans may look at these photos and think, “Hey, I remember that!” but many of the younger generation will get the chance to flash to the past and see what Anchorage was all about 30-40 years ago.

Some of these establishments caught on camera are still in operation today, see if you can spot them! I hope you enjoy looking at all the familiar places in a new, albeit older, light. The photos are credited to Stephen Cysewski and his Remembering Anchorage catalog.

1. Ah, the all too familiar Brown Jug... I wonder if they still have this sign hanging up somewhere.
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2. The railroad yard just outside of downtown.
Flickr/Stephen Cysewski
3. A classy, vintage license plate.
Flickr/Stephen Cysewski
4. Everyone likes looking at a touch of holiday decorations, even construction workers!
Flickr/Stephen Cysewski
5. Can you see the fair in the background? And it's still going strong today!
Flickr/Stephen Cysewski
6. 4th Avenue never looked so hip. I love all the old cars captured in this shot.
Flickr/Stephen Cysewski
7. Anyone that's been to Anchorage knows exactly where to find this statue.
Flickr/Stephen Cysewski
8. A visitor from Iowa reps their Alaskan pride on the back of the car.
Flickr/Stephen Cysewski

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9. The Alaska Sabre Jet!
Flickr/Stephen Cysewski
10. Our Open Door Klinics were super groovy.
Flickr/Stephen Cysewski
11. Does anyone know if this card reading shop is still standing?
Flickr/Stephen Cysewski
12. Everything else may have changed, but those mountains around town sure haven't.
Flickr/Stephen Cysewski
13. The Anchorage Rice Bowl!
Flickr/Stephen Cysewski
14. A bird's eye view of the town.
Flickr/Stephen Cysewski
15. Apparently campers were common in Alaska in the 70s because they had to tell you not to drive them into the parking garage.
Flickr/Stephen Cysewski
16. A Santa off of 4th Ave in Downtown Anchorage!
Flickr/Stephen Cysewski
16. Now we know why Club Paris serves the best steak in town, it's been around since before the 70s!
Flickr/Stephen Cysewski

Do any of these photos bring back memories for you? If you have any other snapshots of Alaska in the 70s, please share.

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