These 17 Photos Of Alaska In The 70s Are Mesmerizing

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.

2. The railroad yard just outside of downtown.

3. A classy, vintage license plate.

4. Everyone likes looking at a touch of holiday decorations, even construction workers!

5. Can you see the fair in the background? And it's still going strong today!

6. 4th Avenue never looked so hip. I love all the old cars captured in this shot.

7. Anyone that's been to Anchorage knows exactly where to find this statue.

8. A visitor from Iowa reps their Alaskan pride on the back of the car.

9. The Alaska Sabre Jet!

10. Our Open Door Klinics were super groovy.

11. Does anyone know if this card reading shop is still standing?

12. Everything else may have changed, but those mountains around town sure haven't.

13. The Anchorage Rice Bowl!

14. A bird's eye view of the town.

15. Apparently campers were common in Alaska in the 70s because they had to tell you not to drive them into the parking garage.

16. A Santa off of 4th Ave in Downtown Anchorage!

16. Now we know why Club Paris serves the best steak in town, it's been around since before the 70s!

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