22 Photos Capture the Real Feel of Life in the 1970s

For many communities across the country, especially in the Midwest, polka was the life of the party. It was not just old-fashioned music, it was the soundtrack to weddings, anniversaries, and Saturday nights at the VFW hall. The scene in Burnham, Illinois was just like that: the squeeze of an accordion, the beat of the drums, and couples of all ages spinning across a wooden dance floor.