In fact, it was this week in 1974 that the Stone Pony had its opening celebration, featuring the band, Rathbone. We were partying at the Stone Pony, which opened in 1974. Along with the Cold War, New Jerseyans were protesting Vietnam, concerned about an energy crisis and in the middle of an economic recession. A regional command center was built in our state along with multiple defense systems.
In the midst of the Cold War, 14 Nike anti-aircraft missile batteries were constructed in New Jersey to protect the metropolitan areas around Philadelphia and New York City. The 1970s were an important era in New Jersey history. Posted in New Jersey Februby Kristen These 15 Photos of New Jersey In The 1970s Are Mesmerizing
