Halloween In 1970s New York

Photographer Larry Racioppo took these pictures in the mid to late 1970s. He released a book called Halloween featuring these and many more photos. The photos are courtesy of The New York Public Library Digital Collections. Here's my favorites:

Halloween Tree Ornaments

Who has a Halloween tree? I have one this year and will show some pictures of it sometime before Halloween.

If your looking for cool ornaments, your best bet is Hallmark. They actually make Halloween ornaments along with some nifty monster/horror themed Christmas ornaments (and one Thanksgiving). Take a look at what's new in 2015 --

AMC Walking Dead Daryl Dixon Ornament

Beetlejuice Movie Ornament

Cookie Cutter Halloween Mouse Ornament

Da De Los Muertos Ornament

Disney The Nightmare Before Christmas Here Comes The Pumpkin King Ornament

Disney The Nightmare before Christmas Oogie Boogie Halloween Ornament

Disney/Pixar Monsters Inc. Little Monsters Ornament

Grateful Gobbler Turkey Keepsake Cupcake Ornament

Gremlins Gizmo To The Rescue Ornament

Happy Halloween Zombie Ornament

Mattel Monster High  Frankie Stein Ornament

Planet Of The Apes Dr. Zaius Ornament

Predator Ornament

Punkin' Kitty Keepsake Cupcake Ornament

Scooby Doo A Christmas Scareol Ornament

Carlton Cards also makes some cool Christmas ornaments. Here's their monster ones this year.

King Ghidora

Godzilla

Wicked

I also found this ornament made by Adler.

Day Of The Dead Bride & Groom

Planet of the Apes Costumes

I can't remember all of the Halloween costumes I wore as a child unless I have a photograph of them. My brother remembers wearing this Ceaser costume in 1974.

He's not sure, but he thinks I had this Warrior costume.

Man, I wish i had photos of them.