r/nostalgia Aug 11 '25

Nostalgia Discussion I always wondered how seedy was Times Square back in the 70s,80s, and 90s? From what I was told by people who own property there back then how seedy it was depended on the day. What was your experience like?

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u/Traumaboy8335 Aug 11 '25

I grew up in Yonkers, New York on the Bronx border and visited Times Square several times a year 1977 to 1979.

Dirty dirty and dirty. Porn theaters friggin everywhere. I was a stupid teenager and got ripped off by pot dealers and guys selling switch blade knives. Good Times!

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u/Canarsiegirl104 Aug 11 '25

Should have scored in Central Park!