HBO's latest drama The Deuce portrays New York City in the 1970s, a tumultuous decade that saw crime soar, a blackout darken the city, and the president of the United States tell the city (in so many words) to drop dead. These 50 images offer a glimpse into the city and the people living there during this turbulent era—from the X-rated movie theaters in Times Square to the artists and everyday residents who gave the city a unique vibrancy.