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New York City 1970s — Street Scenes

August 12, 2026January 1, 1970 by ManOnTheStreet

Candid street footage and vox pop interviews from New York City in the 1970s, New York City, 1970s. Featuring New York City residents. 11M views — an extraordinary time-capsule of the city before gentrification.

Who: New York City residents

What: Candid street footage and vox pop interviews from New York City in the 1970s

Where: New York City

When: 1970s

Why: 11M views — an extraordinary time-capsule of the city before gentrification

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqN_lth7BHg

Categories Culture Tags 1970s, NYC, Street Interviews

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