The infamous hippie to yuppie transformation officially took place in the 1980s, but in 1981 the former still ruled the day.
Here are 21 vintage photos of what life looked like in 1981.
1
High Schoolers
Rocking on in 1981.
2
ChicagoFest
1981 in Chicago.
3
Sweeping the Front Yard
A Gulf gas station at Mineral Wells, Texas, 1981.
4
Disc Records
Almeda Mall in Houston, Texas, 1981.
5
“My Uncle Mark and My Late Aunt Anita”
“Standing in front of Mark's 1970 blue Dodge Coronet during the summer of 1981.”
6
Paul Newman
Carrying two drinks, circa 1981.
7
“My Dad”
“On his last day of high school, 1981.”
8
Castro Street Fair
San Francisco, 1981.
9
“I Sure Enjoyed My Legs!”
A woman on a bench in 1981.
10
San Francisco
A corner store in 1981.
11
At the Beach
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, 1981.
12
Friday Night
Playing pool at the local dive. 1981.
13
On a Stoop
A man in Fort Lauderdale, 1981.
14
A High School Graduate
In red in 1981.
15
Older Farmers
Aged 89, 1981.
16
Chillin' at Grandma's House
California, 1981.
17
Before a Date
“My mom and dad in 1981.”
18
Getting Hotdogs
Central Park, NY, 1981.
19
Riding in the Goodyear Blimp
Excited in 1981.
20
A trip to Walt Disney World
Disney in 1981.
21
Prom Photo
High schoolers in 1981.
