These Color Photos Show Everyday Life and Pollution in 1970s America 0 ▲ Rare Historical Photos 40 minutes ago · Culture · hide The 1970s are often remembered for their distinctive fashion, colorful cars, changing city streets, and evolving American culture. But photographs from the decade reveal another side of the country, where industrial smokestacks towered over residential neighborhoods, chemical plants lined waterways, and pollution was part of everyday life for many communities. These scenes existed alongside ordinary […] Commenting on Bubbles has been removed. Why? If you want to talk about this post, write to the author, use the comments on their blog if it has them, or reply with a "RE:" post on your own blog. Suggestions? feedback@bubbles.town