Times Square has long since been a symbol of the purely chaotic side of New York City. This collection of vintage photos aims to provide you a vivid glimpse into what kinds of sights you could expect to see in Times Square if you were out walking around there in the sixties and seventies.
1. People are always hustling in Times Square
Look at all those sleek fits.
2. This is such a vibe
No kidding though.
3. Now that’s a Mets fan
Mets fans are in a league of their own.
4. The coffeeshops in the sixties and seventies in Times Square just hit different
Coffee was certainly cheaper back then too.
5. Posted up
A moment of pause in the ever busy Times Square.
6. That looks like a heavy load to haul around
You can feel the determination coming off of him too.
7. People are always on the go in Times Square
So many places to be all the time, and Times Square was tough to drive through.
8. Always love a proper aerial shot of Times Square
The aerial shots give you a deeper sense of the sheer size of Times Square.
9. Jane Fonda and her dad out exploring Times Square in the sixties
Just a couple of Hollywood icons.
10. Honestly, the pricing is worth drooling over
This guy cooks.
11. So many lights erupt from Times Square
You’re going to be hard-pressed to enjoy a starry night from out in Times Square.
12. Oh these ladies have the city figured out
Seriously, giving off such power.
13. Looks like it was an especially tough day to brave the weather
Nothing worse than having to abandon your car during a snowstorm in New York City.
14. You can almost just hear the noise of Times Square
Yeah, and especially all the honking, sirens, and sidewalk banter.
15. Bill Murray loves to hang with the people
Bill looks like he’s having a day of it.
16. It seems like New York City has always been getting rocked by snowstorms
Yeah, that’s going to be a cold walk around town.
17. These fits are simply iconic
Yeah, they nailed it.
