Chile: Visual Time Capsule, Daily Life in Santiago 1973-1974 | Discover History Today

1973, January. Daily life, Santiago rush hour

A crowded city street scene in black and white with a group of children and teenagers standing near a bus that reads 'SN. BERNARDO' on it. The background shows tall buildings, some with signage, indicating a busy urban area.

A black and white photo of a city bus with three people boarding it. Two individuals are climbing onto the front bumper, with one holding onto the window as they step onto the bus. The bus displays route information on a sign in the window, and a woman is walking past on the sidewalk. Behind the bus, we see modern buildings.

Two young men in a kitchen, one pouring tea from a decorative teapot, the other preparing food, both wearing traditional Asian attire.

Daily life

A man and woman are sitting across from each other at a restaurant table, having a conversation. The woman is holding a slice of pizza and has a glass of beer or soda in front of her. The man is gesturing with his hand and has a glass of beer or soda, a plate, and napkins on the table. They are seated against a textured stone wall.

A black-and-white photo of a woman and a man sitting at a restaurant table, enjoying food and drinks, with other people in the background.

Black and white photo of six men sitting around a table in a restaurant, some drinking beer and others eating, with glasses and bottles on the table.

A busy city street scene from the past, with pedestrians walking and conversing, a motorcycle officer, vintage cars, and tall buildings in the background.

February 10. Parliamentary re-election campaign.

The National stadium was full, 80.000 people with another 40 plus outside the stadium, according to the local media.

Man in glasses and suit waving from a convertible car surrounded by people at a large rally or protest, with a crowd holding signs and banners in the background.

A black and white photo of a man wearing large glasses, a suit, and tie, sitting with a thoughtful expression and hand on his chin, surrounded by other formally dressed people.

Black and white photo of a man wearing thick glasses, a light-colored suit, and a white shirt, giving a thumbs-up while sitting, with a group of men standing behind him.

A black and white photo of a man with glasses, a mustache, and short hair, wearing a white shirt, sitting at a table with multiple microphones in front of him, possibly at a formal event or press conference.

The people were euphoric, he was their hope for a better future.

The stadium trembled as more than 80.000 people chanted, "Allende! Allende! El Pueblo te defeiende!"

President Allende with wife Hortensia Bussi

Black and white photo of a man with glasses, mustache, and white shirt, sitting with his hand on his chin, appearing to think or listen intently.

Convincing Luis Corvalán, Secretary General of the Communist party, into buying some lottery tickets for a local tv station

Two men are engaged in a friendly arm wrestling match at a formal event, surrounded by onlookers including men in suits and ties, and one woman smiling in the background.

A black-and-white photo showing a group of people in formal attire at a social event, with €20 banknotes being exchanged between two men in the foreground, one in a suit and hat and the other in a white shirt, while others look on.

A large crowd of people gathered at a rally or protest, some holding flags and photographs, with many smiling and showing enthusiasm.

A small storefront with colorful signs in Spanish advertising various meats such as humitas, pollo, and other products, with a group of women standing outside engaged in conversation.

Vintage street scene with children and women at a fruit market stall selling peaches, grapes, and tomatoes. Older cars and a bus are visible in the background on a city street.

The almost daily riots: Left against Right

Black and white photograph of a large crowd of people gathered on a city street, with some holding signs. The scene appears to be a protest or demonstration in an urban area.

A black and white photo of two teenagers walking on a street, with a young boy holding the girl's arm. The boy wears a sweater and slacks, the girl wears a skirt, sweater tied around her waist, and knee-high socks, while the young woman wears a t-shirt and pants. In the background, a line of police officers in uniform stands on the sidewalk.

The extreme Right.

A group of women in uniforms and helmets holding flags march on a city street during a protest or demonstration, with pedestrians and a storefront in the background.

A woman standing on a wet street corner, pointing towards something in the distance. She is holding a camera and wearing a jacket. In the background, there is a sign advertising bakeries and other businesses, and a cart partially visible.

Black and white photo of a young military officer in formal uniform, wearing a cap and gloves, standing among a crowd.

A man serving food from a large pot to children and an adult woman at a serving window in black and white.

Black and white photo of a city street scene with a large group of people, some in riot gear or uniforms, clustered on the sidewalk near a building with signs that read 'Chevrolet' and 'Lladice'. A police or military vehicle is partially visible on the right side of the image.

Black and white photo of a city street with a crowd of people, a police officer running, and an old truck. Tall buildings line the street, some with signs in Spanish.

People running across a Santiago, Chile street with tall buildings and signs on both sides, some on the sidewalk and some hanging from buildings.

Two young men crouching on a sidewalk in an urban environment, one holding a gun, black-and-white photograph.

A crowded city street in Mexico City with people walking, smoke from teargas grenades rising from the street, and signs for 'Cimbo,' 'Cotango,' and a tall building with 'ITALMAR' on it.

A man wearing a hard hat labeled 'TÉCNICA' is eating a sandwich, with lipstick smudges around his lips and glitter on his face, while people stand behind him.

Black and white photo of a Chilean copper miner wearing a striped suit, a bandana around his neck, and a construction helmet with the word 'TED' written on it.

Protesting copper miners standing on a city street, some wearing helmets, with a person in the foreground holding the Chilean flag. The scene appears chaotic with debris and damaged surroundings.

Rioting people standing in line outside a closed kiosk with a sign reading 'Tirol Bressen' in a city street scene.

A Chilean caribinero wearing a gas mask and helmet, holding a rifle, standing in the middle of a city street filled with rioting pedestrians.

A city street scene with smoke and flames coming from a burning car on the left, firefighters and personnel working near a fire truck on the right, and several onlookers on the street.

Two police officers wearing helmets and uniforms walk down a city street with damaged overturned cars and smoke in the background, indicating a scene of unrest or aftermath of a riot in an urban area with large buildings.

A black and white photo of a group of women and men participating in a protest or march in an urban area with buildings in the background. Some women are holding a Chilean flag, and a woman in the front is holding hands with a man. A sign in Spanish can be seen in the background.

Black and white photo of a street construction scene with an excavator digging a trench, trucks and construction workers present, and a sign in Spanish indicating bus routes.

A person sitting on a monument featuring a statue of a man with a cross on his chest, holding their nose with a hand, wearing a helmet, with a large banner reading 'LA OPRESION' above them.

Close-up of a woman wearing large glasses and a helmet, with a sweatshirt bearing a logo for Sociedad Minera El Teniente S.A.

People climbing a large closed gate in front of a building, with a banner hanging above that reads in Spanish, 'Los Trabajadores de La u rechazan a los antipatriotas que pretenden derrocar al gobierno de Chile,' which translates to 'The workers of La u reject the anti-patriots who intend to overthrow the government of Chile.'

A black and white photo of a woman holding and waving an American flag amidst a crowd of protesters, some wearing hats and others wearing glasses, in front of a building with a sign that reads 'MAYORS'.

Black and white photo of protesters and police officers on a city street. Some protesters wear face masks, and police officers are in uniform with helmets, shields, and batons.

A man wearing a long coat and hat standing next to a large basket with cloths and items, surrounded by a crowd of people on a city street in black and white.

A black and white photo of a protest with a group of people marching on the street, holding flags and banners, during a cloudy day in an urban area with buildings in the background.

Crowd of people at an event, with some holding American flags and a small Texas flag.

Black and white photograph of a crowd of women protesting, with a woman shouting and a woman blowing a kiss, and a soldier standing with a stern expression in the foreground.

People standing in line outside a store labeled 'Almax' with posters and signs, in black and white.

A black-and-white photograph of a busy street scene with many people. Some are waiting in line at a water or fuel station, with containers on the ground. Others are walking or standing around, including a person in military uniform with a helmet. Bare trees and power lines are visible in the background, along with buildings and a truck.

Black and white photo of a busy street scene with a large crowd of people standing outside storefronts, including a bakery and ice cream shop, under signage reading 'Panificadora Las Condes' and 'Fabrica de Helados'.

Black and white photograph of a protest on a city street, with demonstrators wearing helmets and masks, some holding sticks or poles, and a large crowd gathered along the sidewalks.

A street scene with pedestrians walking on the sidewalk and a man riding a tank in the middle of the street during daylight.

Beginning of Tancazo. June 29, 1973.

Black and white photo of three soldiers in military uniforms and helmets standing on an empty city street with a vehicle equipped with a large weapon mount. Buildings line both sides of the street, some with signs and posters visible.

Three soldiers, wearing helmets and military uniforms, operate a large weapon mounted on a tripod on a city street.

A black and white photo of a city street scene with parked cars, a person walking across the street, and buildings in the background. There are signs and streetlights visible along the sidewalk.

Two soldiers standing on a balcony, wearing helmets and military coats. One soldier is holding a rifle, and the other is adjusting a wire or antenna. There is a third person partially visible behind them.

Soldiers with helmets aiming rifles over a car in an urban street

A military tank with a soldier on top is parked on a city street. The scene is black and white, with buildings, signs, and pedestrians visible.

Black and white photo of a city street with three men walking on the sidewalk, two in military uniforms and one in civilian clothes, with a building and a sign above in the background.

Black-and-white photo of armed soldiers and police in uniform standing and walking on a street, with a large group of civilians watching in the background, trees, and a building.

Black and white historical photo of a large crowd of protestors holding hands and blocks of the street, with soldiers using rifles forming a barrier in the foreground.

End of the Tacazo. (Failed Coup d'état) June 29, 1973

Black and white photo of a crowd protesting, with women in the foreground holding tissues or paper, some shouting or singing, trees and buildings in the background.

Demonstrations and riots continued, July 1973

People running and smiling in an open street scene, with some rocks and debris on the side, old buildings in the background, and a hazy sky.

Man with a surprised or concerned expression lying on the ground, surrounded by several people helping him, including a woman holding his shoulder and another person holding his hand, in a black-and-white photo.

A black and white photo of soldiers arresting a woman in the middle of a city street. Other soldiers and pedestrians are visible, with buildings and a clock tower in the background.

People running on a city street, with shops and buildings on both sides, black and white photo.

Black and white photo of a city street with smoke and debris, people walking, a bus labeled 'Matadero Pata', and a statue of a man and woman on a pedestal.

Black and white photo of police officers in riot gear running and walking through a city street, with some wearing shields and helmets. A person in the foreground is running while riding a bicycle, carrying a baton and wearing a uniform. The background shows damaged buildings, construction, and a few onlookers.

A person with a hat and coat avoids tear gas smoke on a city street, with older cars parked along the sidewalk and buildings in the background.

A young person is standing on a police barrier, tending to a display of posters and newspapers. Several police officers in helmets and uniforms are present, with people in the background on a city street.

A group of soldiers walking across a wet street in front of an ornate building with stairs and palm trees, with a hill and castle-like structure in the background.

Black and white photo of a city street with a police truck with its hood open, debris on the wet street, and police officers in uniform walking toward the background.

Black and white photo of a woman being assisted over a concrete barrier by two police officers, with other officers and protestors in the background. The setting appears to be outdoors near an ornate building and stairs.

Black and white photo of a city street filled with pedestrians walking in various directions, lined with commercial buildings and signs, with some buildings having closed shutters.

Black and white photo of a city street with many people walking, some running, and one person falling over a bicycle.

A black and white photo of a man with a camera hanging around his neck, standing on a busy city street with pedestrians and storefronts, including a sign that reads 'Galletas.'

Black and white photo of a chaotic city sidewalk showing several people rioting and a man pushing a bicycle. Buildings with signs line the street, Chas Gerretsen.

Two young men walking on a city sidewalk near a building with a closed shutter, with a cloud of smoke of tear gas and debris on the street nearby. One man is covering his mouth with his hand, and the other is glancing to the side. | Chas Geretsen

A group of police officers in helmets and dark uniforms walking down an empty city street firing teargas grenades ta a group people in the distance. | Chas Gerretsen

A woman wearing a paper hat with a political cartoon design of President Allende, smoking a cigarette, surrounded by other people demonstrating. | Chas Gerretsen

A woman with dark wavy hair wearing a button-up sweater and a campaign pin with a portrait and the text "ALLENDE" and "DE CHILE". She is also wearing a paper hat with a graphic of a man and the text "ALLENDE" and "POPULI". | Chas Gerretsen

A young child in a long-sleeve sweater and pants standing on a dirt surface, holding an object in hands, in a rustic outdoor setting with wooden logs and rocks.

Three young boys on a city street, with one sitting on a tricycle, another standing next to him, and the third sitting on the ground covering his face. A large bus is in the background.

Celebrating the Third Anniversary of the election of the Unidad Popular Government. 04.September 1973

Little did the people realize that 7 days later their dreams would be shattered and their lives be changed forever.

A man holding a large circular floral decoration with multicolored artificial flowers, surrounded by a crowd of people in an outdoor urban setting.

Black-and-white photo of a crowd of people at a protest or rally, with buildings in the background. Several people are visible, some holding flags, and one person is being carried or lifted above the crowd, waving.

Crowd of young people at a protest or demonstration, one smiling woman making a peace sign, with flags and a banner featuring a hammer and sickle symbol in the background.

A farmer hands President Allende a potato. A bag was too heavy to lift.

A group of people on a stage at a rally or protest, with a large banner displaying the word 'REVERSARIO'. A man is reaching down, shaking hands with a woman who is held up by others.

A man in a beige jacket is reaching down from a large protest sign that reads "SARCHI" with other protesters and a building in the background.

Black and white photograph of a group of men walking down a city street, led by a man in a police uniform and a woman dressed in dark clothing.

Children celebrating with confetti in a city square, with some people in the background, and a cart visible on the right.

Children celebrating with confetti on a city street, some holding flags, in front of a large brick building, with a vintage car parked nearby.

Black and white photo of young children participating in a protest or march in an urban area, holding banners and signs. One child is pushing another in a stroller.

A man with glasses holds a small flag among a group of people, with a large mural of a fist in the background.

A group of people, mostly women, attending an event. The focus is on a woman with dark hair smiling and looking to her right. Others around her are slightly out of focus, and the scene is in black and white.

A large crowd of people gathered in a street, protesting or celebrating, holding signs and raising fists, with some people on shoulders. The image is in black and white.

Black and white photo of a large crowd gathered on a city street for a protest or rally, with two men in baskets hanging from a crane above the crowd.

Black and white photo of a large protest with a crowd of people marching on the street, holding signs and banners, in front of government buildings. A prominent banner reads 'Unidad y combate contra el golpismo. La patria vencerá!'

Several children and a man gather around a street food stand with baked goods, with a dog underneath, in a city setting.

A black-and-white photograph of a protest with people holding flags and signs, one person with raised fist, shouting, in an urban setting.

A young girl standing underneath a Union Jack flag held up by people, with her arms raised, looking at the camera.

A black-and-white photo of a crowd of people protesting, with a young man carrying a small child on his shoulders in the foreground.

A group of men on stage at a rally or celebration, with one man standing and raising his right hand, surrounded by others clapping and looking on. Behind them is a large banner with a clenched fist graphic and the words 'Unión' and 'Con'. The scene is in black and white.

A black and white photograph of a group of men, with one man in the foreground wearing glasses, smiling and waving. The others look serious and attentive.

Black and white photo of a group of men, some wearing glasses and hats, looking at the crowd while standing on a platform or balcony with a mural in the background.