Last Updated on July 3, 2025 by Matt Staff
1975 stands as a year that was marked by bold style, vast political shifts, and also cultural milestones that continue to resonate today. From the bell-bottoms and the disco nights, to the lingering echoes of Vietnam, as well as the rise of new icons, this was a year of transition and expression. This collection of 35 vintage photos is able to perfectly capture the mood, energy, and also unforgettable moments of 1975.
1. High school in 1975
2. Strange flex, but alright
3. West Hollywood, California, 1975
4. Family dinner, Grass Valley, CA, 1975
5. All the love for the mini plane models
6. St. Mark’s Place, NYC, 1975
7. Staff at a Burger Chef, circa 1975
8. San Francisco, California, 1975
9. Outside of JFK Airport Terminal 7, circa 1975
10. Hanging out on some beach in Washington, 1975
11. A 1975 Chicago Auto Show
12. Boomers before law school, circa 1975
13. Holding things down at the office, circa 1975
14. Lombard Street, San Francisco, 1975
15. Oh, now let’s feast
16. Someone’s parents on their wedding day in 1975
17. Mr. Steak in 1975
18. Hanging out on Christmas morning back in 1975
19. A solid shot of Mr. Steal Your Girl in 1975
20. New York housing project, 1975
21. A girl and her train on Christmas in 1975
22. You don’t see Pinocchio walking around Disney World anymore
23. Getting ready to conquer the neighborhood for candy, 1975
24. The bar is now open, 1975
25. A boardwalk photo of Seaside Heights, New Jersey
26. Paying by check at the grocery store, 1975
27. Youth facing old age
28. Fairfax High School, Los Angeles, 1975
29. Celebrating the Edmonton Eskimos’ Grey Cup win, 1975
30. Thanksgiving in 1975
31. Penn Overland Tours in 1975
32. Silver Grill Café in 1975
33. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, 1975
34. Truck drivers out in Iran in 1975
35. East 3rd Street, NYC, 1975
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From fashion to music to everyday life, 1975 was a year packed with unforgettable moments that still influence pop culture today. These vintage photos offer a vivid glimpse into a world that feels both familiar and distant, reminding us how much has changed—and how much has stayed the same. If you enjoyed this look back at 1975, don’t miss our collections of Vintage Photos of the Early 1970s or 17 Things No One Misses About The 1970s.
