#24: The 1970s Oil Crisis
No, this isn’t a black-and-white photograph of the Costco Gas line on a Sunday afternoon. This is a throwback that reminds all of us what it was like during the 1970s oil crisis. If you were of a certain age in the 70s, you probably remember your parents lining up on certain days of the week to fill up their gas tanks.
It wasn’t a fun time for anyone, but at least this photo has a little bit of humor. This man is patiently waiting in line to fill up his lawn mower with gas on his designated gas day. The oil crisis was only from about October 1973 to early 1974, but many people vividly remember that time.