Hey there all you cool cats! Do yourself a solid and check out the far out photos below, all from one of our favorite decades – the 1970s. If you grew up in the Garden State (or have lived in New Jersey for some time), you’ll surely appreciate the sick shots snapped here during the reign of the King of Rock and Roll. It was a fascinating time in our state’s history, with 14 Nike anti-aircraft missile batteries being built here to protect the Metropolitan area. But it wasn’t all war and worry, both the iconic Stone Pony and Action Park opened in the ’70s. Are you ready to take a peek into the past?

1. This shot of 10th Street Station in Ocean City was snapped in 1970. Rail service stopped in 1981 and the building now serves as a bus depot.
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2. This photo was snapped during a Skyliners performance at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City circa 1972.
Wikipedia/Danny McKiernan
3. Welcome to New Jersey! The Garden State Parkway near Montvale in 1977. The governor at the time was Brendan T. Byrne.
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4. Camden circa 1975-1976. The Ben Franklin Bridge is in the background.
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5. Built in 1929, this is the Asbury Park Casino circa 1975.
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6. An aerial view of Rider College in 1974. Rider became a university in 1994.
Flickr/Lawrence Historical Society

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7. An industrial plant owned by Agrico near Elizabeth circa 1973. The area is significantly more developed today.
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8. Another industrial scene snapped at the Port of Newark circa 1974.
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9. The shoreline of Sandy Hook has changed a bit since 1973. Head to Mount Mitchill for the best views!
Wikipedia/Arthur Tress
10. Dial-A-Ride buses waiting for passengers in Haddonfield circa 1974.
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11. Lucy the Margate Elephant hasn't changed much since 1977 but the property she stands on has been prettied up.
Wikipedia/Jack Boucher
12. Atlantic City had (and has) some truly magnificent hotels. This shot of Ohio Avenue (and the Marlborough-Blenheim Hotel) was snapped in 1978.
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If Seaside was a summer destination for you in the 1970s, the footage below from 1973 is sure to bring you back to the shore!

Did you enjoy this little trip through time? We certainly did! Let us know which photo was your favorite and share your shots in the comments! If you grew up in New Jersey in the 1960s, you’ll also want to check out these photos.

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