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Connecticut History

These 13 Photos Of Connecticut In The 1970s Are Mesmerizing

By Taylor Ellis | Published July 08, 2016

While some of you may remember the ’70s, for others it’s a distant place in the past. But thanks to the technology of cameras, you can revisit the past and see just how much things have changed since then. Or maybe nothing has changed at all. You decide!

1. This photo from a family Christmas in 1971 reflects a time of flowing garments, vests, floral prints, and of course, the famous Raggedy Ann doll.

2. Robert Templeton drew these during the New Haven Black Panther trials of the 1970s. This is an ink and watercolor sketch.

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3. You can barely recognize the Mystic Seaport area in this image from 1973.

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4. Visitors of Mystic learn to use Bosun's Chair for transporting sailors across ships, also in 1973.

5. This 1973 portrait captures a young man lounging at Diana's Pool.

6. The birds were out and about at Harrybrooke Park in 1974.

7. The 1974 crew from Costello's Bar was ready for the football season to start. Check out the mustaches and VW bugs!

8. Check out the town of Brookfield in 1976, during their bicentennial celebration.

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9. This 1977 Campbell's ad was taken at the Lordship Community Church in Stratford.

10. Downtown New Haven in 1977, just across from the Office of the Dean of Yale.

11. A ferry passes by in 1978 New London.

12. This shot captures the Stamford Hurricane Barrier in 1978.

13. Some folks prepare for flight at Talcott Mountain in 1979.

Want to explore more of Connecticut’s past? Check out these photos of the state during WWII.

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