Take a look at these captivating images from 1970s Massachusetts. You may spot some familiar places…and perhaps some unfortunately familiar haircuts.
- Anti-Vietnam war demonstration on Boston Common.
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- Alpert Mall and BU Beach, Boston University.
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- Santa Claus in car with children dressed as elves in the North End Christmas Parade, 1974.
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- Donald Duck rides on the hood of a car in the North End Christmas Parade, 1974.
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- Characters in costume including Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck marching in North End Christmas Parade, 1974.
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- (This one is just plain creepy.)
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- Outer Rockport Harbor.
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- Anti-desegregation demonstration, Boston.
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- Charlestown Navy Yard
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- Kenmore Square from the roof of Myles Standish Hall, 1970.
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- South side of Commonwealth Avenue, looking east from Massachusetts Avenue, 1970.
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- Group of men at L Street Recreation Center in South Boston.
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- View of Quincy Market.
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- North Bridge in Concord, 1971.
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- Cape Cod, 1971.
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- Plimoth Plantation, 1971.
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- Watching the St. Patrick’s Day parade in South Boston, 1971.
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- Old Market district in Boston, 1972.
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No matter the decade, Massachusetts will remain a beautiful and innovative state for years to come.
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