Slide show of NYC in the '70s

[malthaussen]

http://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/g12199946/new-york-1970s/?src=arb_fb_d&slide=50

That'll hit ya right in the nostalgia.

-- Mal

[shenmue]

1. My hometown

[Runningdawg]

2. The NYC I knew and loved

It's not the same since they turned it into a de facto Disney World.

[malthaussen]

4. I know what you mean.

I prefer cities that are 1/2 porn shops and 1/2 bombed-out lots. They have character.

Philly is similar. but the theme park is smaller.

-- Mal

[steve2470]

3. wow I love this, thanks! nt

[left-of-center2012]

5. Thanks for the memories

I lived in Hartford, CT during most of the 70s and often took the train to NYC for long weekends.
I had a book, "NYC On $45 A Day", as my guide.

I stayed at the Abbey Victoria Hotel (7th Avenue at 51st Street) for $17 a night,
ate at Nathan's and Horn & Hardart's,
and saw all the sights I could (including the U.N. and Radio City Music Hall),
Bette Midler's "Clams on the Half Shell Review" ($17 first balcony).

Lots of good times.

[LeftInTX]

6. Times Square looks so "old fashioned"

I remember when I was there in 1974 and thinking, "Wow!"...