20 Photos of What Life Looked Like for Folks in 1975
Carly Tennes
Published
01/29/2025
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Though the mid '70s may evoke images of disco dancing, roller rinks and hot rods, the reality for most folks was a whole lot cooler. Enter these green-carpeted, beach-loving photos taken by everyday people savoring their everyday lives.
From family photos to cool cars, here are 20 photos of what life looked like for folks in 1975.
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1. Witchy Woman
Courtesy of aintnolie92 on Reddit“My mom being a gothic queen ~1975.” -
2. The Wall of Fans
Courtesy of Jacob TuttPink Floyd lovers gather for a concert at the Ivor Wynne Stadium in Ontario, Canada. -
3. ‘70s Sweeties
Courtesy of loumarrell on Reddit“My grandparents in 1975 :).” -
4. Greaser Girl
Courtesy of liamlars on Reddit“San Francisco, 1975.” -
5. El Paso Photos
Courtesy of Prestigious_Fix_9421 on Reddit“My parents 1975 El Paso, Texas.” -
6. Mom n’ Me
Courtesy of Chey222 on Reddit“With my mom in 1975. I thought I would grow up to be Paul McCartney, lol.” -
7. Prom Poses
Courtesy of hammershiller on Reddit“Remembering when I had hair, on my head. Senior Prom 1975.” -
8. Pretty in Plaid
Courtesy of cobainseahorse89 on Reddit“My mother (left) and her friend Nina, circa 1975.” -
9. A Family Affair
Courtesy of kaarvz on Reddit“My grandparents, mom and younger siblings around 1975.” -
10. Beach Babes
Courtesy of stoptheloveyousave on Reddit“Summer of 1975 in Hermosa Beach, CA.” -
11. Old School Cool
Courtesy of Milliondollhairbby on Reddit“Uncle in 1975, wish I knew what car that was.” -
12. Young Love
Courtesy of rlhoffmann on Reddit“1975 I was 15 he was 17. I still look at him like this 43 years later.” -
13. KISS ’n Make Up
Courtesy of EdwardBliss on Reddit“KISS fans still holding up the banner, 1975.” -
14. Dad’s Day Out
Courtesy of Wabisabiharv on Reddit“My dad Ca. 1975- his job was fun.” -
15. Party Pics
Courtesy of Tazionuvolari1992 on Reddit“Don't know what she's selling but whatever it is, I'm buying. 1975.” -
16. Cougar Town
Courtesy of Total_Air_6081 on Reddit“My grandmother and her (much younger) boyfriend, 1975.” -
17. “My dad and his sister, Oklahoma City, 1975.”
Courtesy of Inevitable-Dingo-166 on Reddit“My dad was on his way to a Jethro Tull concert that night. He was 19 and she was 23.” -
18. It’s A Sign
Courtesy of jebbushofficial_ on Reddit“My mom around 1975.” -
19. Hot Rod, Hot Summer
Courtesy of Gnarlodious on Reddit“My sister & her '66 GTO abt 1975, notice the beer can hanging from the mirror.” -
20. High Rollers
Courtesy of So_Do_You_Like_Stuff on Reddit“Bay City Rollers (1975).”
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