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Posted in Illinois January 29, 2016 by Laura

These 13 Photos of Illinois In The 1970s Are Mesmerizing

It’s about to get psychedelic, guys. Yes, we are taking a look at Illinois through the lens of the 1970s. There are some really fun photos of what Illinois looked like during the time of brown shag carpeting. So let’s get groovy.

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1. 1960s style automobiles started to transition into 1970s styles.

2. This was the University of Illinois football halftime show in 1970.

3. Snowmen looked as odd as they do now.

4. The Rockford Morning Star journalists went on strike in 1970.

5. Father and son pose in front of the "Franklin and Son" store in Long Grove.

6. This family poses for a picture at the Illinois Railway Museum in 1974.

7. This was a typical Christmas lights display in the 1970s.

8. The Willis (formerly Sears) Tower was just a few years old when this photo was taken.

9. Students work in the Illinois River Valley in 1975.

10. Check out that luggage from 1976.

11. Can someone please tell me if that is an infant car seat?

12. Of course, we need to include a shot of the L from the 1970s.

13. Here is a shot of the old Ben Schwartz Food Mart.

Have some wonderful old photos of Illinois from the 1970s? Be sure to share on the Only in Illinois Facebook page.

Laura

The Midwest is the best.