Did you live in New Orleans during the 1970s? We found this collection of photos from that decade that we think are going to take you right back in time. What do you remember about that period in New Orleans’ history?
- Ernest Nathan Morial, 1978
Wikicommons / Blackpast.org The first African American mayor of New Orleans made a unique mark on the city, a tradition his son continued a few decades later.
- Mahalia Jackson performs the First Jazz Fest, 1970
nojazzfest.com This legendary gospel singer headed up the very first Jazz Fest in 1970, setting a precedent for amazing music that continues to this day.
- Pontchartrain Beach, 1979
facebook.com/PontchartrainBeach This attraction was a favorite among young and old in New Orleans throughout the 70s.
- Jazz Fest Poster, 1975
nojazzfest.com Five years into the festival, Jazz Fest was held at the fairgrounds race track in Mid-City.
- Louis Armstrong with the Zulu King, 1974
Wikicommons / public domain Carnival traditions continued throughout the 70s, with Louis Armstrong making his appearances with the Zulu parade.
- James Booker, 1978
Wikicommons / Lionel decoster A recent documentary called Bayou Maharajah profiled the unique life of James Booker, who was a gifted and creative Jazz pianist.
- Bourbon Street, including the Al Hirt Club at St. Louis Street
Wikicommons / Derzsi Elekes Andor Bourbon Street in the 70’s looks different–but it’s still very recognizable as New Orleans most well known street.
- Bus Lane Down Canal Street, 1970s
illinois.edu They took down the streetcar here and replaced it with a bus lane in 1964. The street car returned more than four decades later.
- Vintage New Orleans Jazz
defunkd.com In the 70s, the New Orleans Jazz were a popular basketball team in the area.
- The Downtown Howard Johnson’s, 1973
murderpedia.org/ The sniper on top of this hotel rocked New Orleans to the core and changed the course of history for years to come.
How many of these memories from the 1970s do you remember? What are your favorite moments from these times? Let us know in the comments below! We love to hear your feedback.
Wikicommons / Blackpast.org
The first African American mayor of New Orleans made a unique mark on the city, a tradition his son continued a few decades later.
nojazzfest.com
This legendary gospel singer headed up the very first Jazz Fest in 1970, setting a precedent for amazing music that continues to this day.
facebook.com/PontchartrainBeach
This attraction was a favorite among young and old in New Orleans throughout the 70s.
Five years into the festival, Jazz Fest was held at the fairgrounds race track in Mid-City.
Wikicommons / public domain
Carnival traditions continued throughout the 70s, with Louis Armstrong making his appearances with the Zulu parade.
Wikicommons / Lionel decoster
A recent documentary called Bayou Maharajah profiled the unique life of James Booker, who was a gifted and creative Jazz pianist.
Wikicommons / Derzsi Elekes Andor
Bourbon Street in the 70’s looks different–but it’s still very recognizable as New Orleans most well known street.
illinois.edu
They took down the streetcar here and replaced it with a bus lane in 1964. The street car returned more than four decades later.
defunkd.com
In the 70s, the New Orleans Jazz were a popular basketball team in the area.
murderpedia.org/
The sniper on top of this hotel rocked New Orleans to the core and changed the course of history for years to come.
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