Posted in North Dakota April 19, 2016 by

These 9 Photos Of North Dakota In The 1970s Are Fascinating

Last week, we went back to the 1950s in North Dakota through photographs of the time. Let’s fast forward a couple of decades into the 1970s. During that time, the state was about to hit an oil boom late in the decade very similar to the Bakken oil boom from these past few years. The Lawrence Welk Show, which was hosted by North Dakota native Lawrence Welk, was popular nationwide. The decade was full of stories, culture, and history all throughout the Peace Garden state.

These 9 pictures show glimpses into those stories and allow us to take a fascinating trip back 40 years to remember what it was like in the state at that time, so let’s go!

We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. While we’re continuing to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, we don’t expect or encourage you to go check them out immediately. We believe that supporting local attractions is important now more than ever and we hope our articles inspire your future adventures! And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nominate/
1. Passengers on a train heading west stop at the station in Fargo - 1974
NARA/Wikimedia
2. The obelisk in Rugby, ND marking the geographical center of north america - 1976
Wikimedia
3. 178th Fighter-Interceptor squadron of the North Dakota Air National Guard fly over North Dakota - 1975
Wikimedia
4. Neighbors gathering at a lake in the North Dakotan summertime - 1976
bob_u/Flickr
5. Missile launch facility in Cooperstown, ND - 1971
Library of Congress/Wikimedia
6. Hay baler in rural North Dakota - 1976
bob_u/Flickr
7. Downtown Flasher, ND - 1970
Ted Sakshaug/Flickr
8. The Western Star train stopping at Grand Forks during winter - 1970
Roger Puta/Wikimedia
9. Company Street in Fort Totten, ND - 1972
Library of Congress/Wikimedia

If this brought back any memories or family stories from North Dakota you have, feel free to share. The history of North Dakota is kept alive by the people that live here that carry on the tales of generations, and those tales deserve to be heard.