Maryland’s timeline goes way back and several generations have grown to call the state their home. These photos of Maryland in the 1970s will give you a glimpse of what life was like more than forty years ago. Although times have definitely changed, you may recognize a few of these spots.
- These two boys are playing on Willie the Whale at the former Enchanted Forest in Ellicott City. Photo taken in 1972.
Wikimedia Commons / Jose Behar
- Flooding after hurricane Agnes in June 1972.
Wikimedia Commons / Dennis F. Gillen, U.S. Geological Survey
- The 1973 Annapolis-Newport Race. This vessel finished in 8th place.
Wikimedia Commons / Lien, Mike, Photographer
- This photo captured in 1973 shows people boarding a Maryland Express bus heading towards Washington DC.
Wikimedia Commons / Yoichi R. (Yoichi Robert) Okamoto, 1915-, Photographer
- A long line of vehicles waiting to fill up with gasoline. Photo captured in June 1979.
Wikimedia Commons / Leffler, Warren K., photographer
- Swimmers and sunbathers at Rocky Point Park in Baltimore County. Photo taken in June 1973.
Wikimedia Commons / Jim Pickerell, 1936-, Photographer
- President Nixon greeting people while arriving at Andrews Air Force Base in Camp Springs in 1971.
Wikimedia Commons / Oliver F. Atkins, 1916-1977, Photographer
- The last day for ‘73 tags brings a barage of Marylanders to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles in Rockville.
Wikimedia Commons / Yoichi R. (Yoichi Robert) Okamoto, 1915-, Photographer
- Firefighters rescuing a man during extreme flash floods in Rockville in July 1975.
Wikimedia Commons / Steven H. Eisen.
- A summer day in 1973 at Sandy Point State Park.
Wikimedia Commons / Jim Pickerell, 1936-, Photographer
- A leisurely day in July 1973 on Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay.
Wikimedia Commons / Lien, Mike, Photographer
What are your fondest memories of Maryland in the 1970s? Or do you have any relatives who have shared their stories with you? Feel free to share.
Wikimedia Commons / Jose Behar
Wikimedia Commons / Dennis F. Gillen, U.S. Geological Survey
Wikimedia Commons / Lien, Mike, Photographer
Wikimedia Commons / Yoichi R. (Yoichi Robert) Okamoto, 1915-, Photographer
Wikimedia Commons / Leffler, Warren K., photographer
Wikimedia Commons / Jim Pickerell, 1936-, Photographer
Wikimedia Commons / Oliver F. Atkins, 1916-1977, Photographer
Wikimedia Commons / Yoichi R. (Yoichi Robert) Okamoto, 1915-, Photographer
Wikimedia Commons / Steven H. Eisen.
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