Jack Falat worked as a New Jersey Bell Telephone installer based in Passaic, New Jersey throughout the 1970s. A dedicated photographer, he took pictures around New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas.
Jack has submitted a number of his terrific pictures on 1970s NYC, and the captions are his. As ever, let’s imagine the stories between – and if you or anyone you know is in these photographs, please get in touch.
A Bus Stop Cafe & Empire State Clothiers Haberdashers. A warm and welcoming sight for world travelers. The upstairs was a model studio for up-and-coming photography students. Across from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York City, New York. Photo by Jack Falat 1975.
Howard Johnson’s famous neon logo ice cream sign. 49th. Street & Broadway, New York City, New York USA. Photo by Jack Falat 1975.
City Car Fiat 600. Minetta Lane and Minetta Street. Greenwich Village, New York City, New York USA. Photo by Jack Falat 1976
Penn Arcade Alley. Enter 150 West 34th Street. & Exit 141 West 33rd. Street, New York City, New York USA. Photo by Jack Falat 1976.
Kaplan Korner 47th Street Diamond Exchange. 1196 6th Avenue, New York City, New York USA. Photo by Jack 1978.
Al Goldstein’s Screw Magazine Cinema. 738 8th. Avenue & 46th. Street, New York City, New York USA. Photo by Jack Falat 1976.
Marty The Seltzer Man’s 1964 Chevrolet Van. Little Italy, Greenwich Village, New York City
United States Park Police Exhibitionist Patrol. Nudity was legal, but ankle-deep in the surf was considered exhibitionist frolicking – a punishable offense. The One And Only Jacob Riis Park. 25 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Queens, New York USA. Photo by Jack Falat 1976.
Horatio Alger Artist In Pain! November 5th., 1977 oil paint on brick billboard. 519 Broome Street. Soho, New York City, New York USA. Photo by Jack Falat 1977.
Port Authority Bus Station Bars. Terminal, Exchange, Bus Stop. Takee Outee Chinese Food. 8th. Avenue. & 41st Street, New York City, New York USA. Photo by Jack Falat 1975
The Gray Line Bus & Boat Sightseeing Tour Porter. Times Square, New York City, New York USA. Photo by Jack Falat 1976.
Closed Sundays! McSorley’s Old Ale House 15 East 7th. Street. (Ale Place) New York City, New York USA. Photo by Jack Falat 1975
Come To Man’s Country – Village Cigars. 110 7th. Avenue, Greenwich Village, New York City, New York USA. Photo by Jack Falat 1974.
Hoochie Coochie Lingerie Shop. 203 West 49th. Street, New York City, New York USA. Photo by Jack Falat 1974.
Shoe Shine Stand. 42nd Street & 8th Avenue. New York City, New York USA. Photo by Jack Falat 1975.
You can see more of Jack Falat’s great pictures on his Flickr account.
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