1970s Harlem Comes Alive In Vibrant Vintage Photos By Jack Garofalo

Vintage photography is sort of like a time machine. So let’s take a ride to July, 1970 when Jack Garofalo roamed Harlem.Working for Paris Match magazine, he spent half the summer taking pictures of this New York neighborhood. The 70’s weren’t the easiest of decades for Harlem, especially with the exodus of middle class folk in 60’s. Nevertheless, life went on, and Jack was there with the camera to capture it. Fashion trends kept alive, marriages happening with the usual pomp, children playing near flaming barrels… that the image of Harlem, defiantly moving forward.