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Shocking vintage pictures of Times Square at the height of its depravity in the 1970s and 1980s In the 1970s and 1980s, Times Square was known for its peep shows, open drug trade, porn shops, con games, and widespread prostitution. It was also one of the most dangerous areas of New York City, with over 2,300 crimes committed per year in a one-block radius by 1984. At one point, Rolling Stone even called it the "sleaziest block in America." But today, it's a family-friendly tourist destination with Disney characters, a massive Olive Garden, and a Madame Tussauds wax museum. While a handful of adult entertainment stores remain in the area, they've been largely relegated to the shadows, a faint reminder of Broadway's sordid past.⁠ ⁠ From Times Square to the trenches of World War I, see 22 historic places then and now by clicking the link in our profile.⁠ From the 1960s to the late 1980s, New York City’s iconic Times Square was a difficult place to be. Felony and crim