These 16 Photos Of Hawaii In The 1970s Are Mesmerizing
By Megan Shute|Published February 19, 2016
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Megan Shute
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With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.
The 1970s were a time of monumental change throughout the country, and Hawaii was no exception. Just more than a decade since Hawaii became a state, the tourism industry was booming. With more than 1.7 million visitors a year, infrastructure had to be adjusted for this influx in travelers. From major highways and cities that have since experienced exponential growth to natural wonders where it seems as though hardly a day has passed, these 16 photographs of Hawaii in the 1970s are sure to entrance you.