Posted in Louisiana History December 23, 2016 by

These 10 Photos Of Louisiana In The 1970s Are Mesmerizing

Sometimes for me, especially when the holiday season comes around, I love looking back and soaking up all the amazing history that we are now building upon as the years continue to pass. Here are some of the most amazing photographs from the 1970s that are sure to amaze you!

1. This photo comes from a Louisiana school in the 1970s.
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It shows an Americorps volunteer helping out in the schools.
2. Here's a photo capturing fishing on Toledo Bend in the 1970s.
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It's clear there has always been an amazing bounty there!
3. The New Orleans mayor Moon Landrieu with the full array of Louisiana festival queens.
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I love that 70's style!
4. Here, one of the most tragic events in Louisiana in the 1970s: the UpStairs Lounge arson attack.
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It was a truly heartbreaking moment for the state.
5. This gorgeous shot captures Roundaway Bayou during Christmas time.
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The tradition of putting out lighted Christmas trees along the bayou was a really beautiful one.
6. And here they are...the 1972 LSU tigers!
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It's amazing to see how uniforms have changed over the years.
7. Here's a photo of Eddy Miller and Pete Fountain.
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I think they were part of a band celebrating the bicentennial of the United States in 1976.
8. Do you remember this iconic spot?
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The Delta Village was a unique amusement park found in Tallulah, Louisiana.
9. Louisiana Red was an amazing blues musician captured here mid-recording.
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He gave so much to the art!
10. Here's a photo of Loyola University IM's during the 70s.
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Definitely brings you back to a different time.

How many of these photos brought you back to the 70s? Do you have any of your own to share? Let us know in the comments below! Hearing your feedback is our favorite part of this job!

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