These 18 Photos of Massachusetts In The 1970s Are Mesmerizing

Captivating images from 1970s Massachusetts showcase historical events and places.

Take a look at these captivating images from 1970s Massachusetts. You may spot some familiar places...and perhaps some unfortunately familiar haircuts.

1. Anti-Vietnam war demonstration on Boston Common.

2. Alpert Mall and BU Beach, Boston University.

3. Santa Claus in car with children dressed as elves in the North End Christmas Parade, 1974.

4. Donald Duck rides on the hood of a car in the North End Christmas Parade, 1974.

5. Characters in costume including Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck marching in North End Christmas Parade, 1974.

6. (This one is just plain creepy.)

7. Outer Rockport Harbor.

8. Anti-desegregation demonstration, Boston.

9. Charlestown Navy Yard

10. Kenmore Square from the roof of Myles Standish Hall, 1970.

11. South side of Commonwealth Avenue, looking east from Massachusetts Avenue, 1970.

12. Group of men at L Street Recreation Center in South Boston.

13. View of Quincy Market.

14. North Bridge in Concord, 1971.

15. Cape Cod, 1971.

16. Plimoth Plantation, 1971.

17. Watching the St. Patrick's Day parade in South Boston, 1971.

18. Old Market district in Boston, 1972.

No matter the decade, Massachusetts will remain a beautiful and innovative state for years to come.

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