New York City in the late 1970s was a place of contrasts, a city struggling with economic decline, crime, and urban decay, yet still brimming with energy, creativity, and a sense of gritty resilience.
On the streets, the signs of deterioration were hard to ignore—graffiti-covered subway cars, dilapidated buildings, and the faint smell of trash in the summer air. Yet, in this chaotic environment, life thrived in vivid, often surprising ways.
These fascinating photos were taken by Terry from Sydney that show street scenes of New York City in April 1979.
5th Avenue and W 125th Street, New York City, 1979
Busy street with lots of people, New York City, 1979
Canal Street in Chinatown, looking west, New York City, 1979
E 122nd Street, New York City, 1979
E 127th Street and Madison Avenue, New York City, 1979
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