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Fabulous Photos Show Life in Manhattan From the late-1970s

Although the late-1970s was the darkest time for Manhattan as the New York City was undergoing an unparalleled transformation. Prostitutes and pimps frequented Times Square. The city was unsafe due to social turmoil, Stabbings, robberies, and muggings. Homeless persons and drug dealers occupied boarded-up and abandoned buildings.

Here below are some stunning vintage photos that show street scenes, roads, and everyday life in Manhattan from the late 1970s. These photographs were captured by Manel Armengol.

#2 Loisaida Community, Lower East Side, Manhattan, 1978

#4 Lower Manhattan, Manhattan, 1978

Lower Manhattan, Manhattan, 1978

#7 St. Mark’s Place and 2nd. Ave, Manhattan, 1978

St. Mark's Place and 2nd. Ave, Manhattan, 1978

#11 A very cold day, Manhattan, 1978

A very cold day, Manhattan, 1978

#13 Manhattan street scenes, 1978

Manhattan street scenes, 1978

#17 Girl promoting “New Camel Lights”, Manhattan, 1978

#20 Kenworth truck in front of “Canal Street General Store”, Manhattan, 1978

Kenworth truck in front of "Canal Street General Store", Manhattan, 1978

#23 Manhattan at a distance, Manhattan, 1978

Manhattan at a distance, Manhattan, 1978

#30 Old people in Central Park enjoying the sun, Manhattan, 1978

Old people in Central Park enjoying the sun, Manhattan, 1978

#33 Rush hour in Financial District, Manhattan, 1978

Rush hour in Financial District, Manhattan, 1978

#40 At Washington Square Park, Manhattan, 1978

At Washington Square Park, Manhattan, 1978

#43 Snowy day in Manhattan, 1978

Snowy day in Manhattan, 1978

#47 The Empire State Building from Downtown, Manhattan, 1978

#50 Boys playing basketball, Manhattan, 1978

Boys playing basketball, Manhattan, 1978

#53 Car at the Club, Manhattan, 1978

Car at the Club, Manhattan, 1978

#55 Manhattan skyline from Staten Island, Manhattan, 1978

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