These photos of the U.S. in the 1970s were unseen for decades

[mahatmakanejeeves]

These photos of the U.S. in the 1970s were unseen for decades

It's behind a paywall. The photographer is Stephen Shore. Here's one of his books:

American Surfaces

You can see a lot of his photographs here:

Stephen Shore: American Surfaces, Revised & Expanded Edition

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[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. For some of us, the '70s weren't that long ago.

Some of us were already grown up by then and all this stuff was just normal. The clothes were pretty hideous, though.

[LisaM]

3. Runway fashion in the 70s was beautiful.

It absolutely did not translate to off the rack and ready to wear. I saw a documentary an Halston a few months back and his designs were gorgeous.

I was still growing up during the 70s, and my tortuous experiences with plaid bell bottoms, midi and maxi dresses, fringed vests, accordion sleeves, and the like bear this out.

[Arkansas Granny]

5. Yes. The clothes were hideous. Who could forget leisure suits.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

6. Gahhh! My eyes!

[mahatmakanejeeves]

8. The YouTube videos are even better. NT

[Adsos Letter]

11. I had an electric blue leisure suit, with white knit tie.

Good times!

[Arkansas Granny]

13. I wore hip hugger bell bottomed jeans with halter tops. Hair down to my butt.

[Arkansas Granny]

2. My sister owned that car. Same color. The trunk was big enough

to sleep a family of four.

[somaticexperiencing]

4. very cool photos. Thank you.

[Chipper Chat]

7. I think the wigwam motel is still open

It is somewhere in Kentucky

[liberal N proud]

10. Arizona I believe Route 66

Wigwam Motel

811 W Hopi Dr, Holbrook, AZ 86025
[phone] https://g.co/kgs/d7bZjS

[Chipper Chat]

12. I may be thinking of the Teepee motel in

Kentucky

[liberal N proud]

9. Fun trip back.

I actually visited on of those spots in the uncommon places around the date the photo shows.

Thanks