Children posing in their Halloween costumes on the streets of New York City in the 1970s were captured in black and white photos

   

In the mid-'70s, New York-based photographer Larry Racioppo went around the streets to capture black and white photographs of youngsters running around in their Halloween costumes. The results are a bit creepy, but ultimately endearing.

Black and White Photos of Children Posing in Their Halloween Costumes on the Streets of New York City From the 1970s

Black and White Photos of Children Posing in Their Halloween Costumes on the Streets of New York City From the 1970s

Black and White Photos of Children Posing in Their Halloween Costumes on the Streets of New York City From the 1970s

Black and White Photos of Children Posing in Their Halloween Costumes on the Streets of New York City From the 1970s

Black and White Photos of Children Posing in Their Halloween Costumes on the Streets of New York City From the 1970s

Black and White Photos of Children Posing in Their Halloween Costumes on the Streets of New York City From the 1970s

Black and White Photos of Children Posing in Their Halloween Costumes on the Streets of New York City From the 1970s

Black and White Photos of Children Posing in Their Halloween Costumes on the Streets of New York City From the 1970s

Black and White Photos of Children Posing in Their Halloween Costumes on the Streets of New York City From the 1970s

Black and White Photos of Children Posing in Their Halloween Costumes on the Streets of New York City From the 1970s

Black and White Photos of Children Posing in Their Halloween Costumes on the Streets of New York City From the 1970s

Black and White Photos of Children Posing in Their Halloween Costumes on the Streets of New York City From the 1970s

Black and White Photos of Children Posing in Their Halloween Costumes on the Streets of New York City From the 1970s

Black and White Photos of Children Posing in Their Halloween Costumes on the Streets of New York City From the 1970s

Black and White Photos of Children Posing in Their Halloween Costumes on the Streets of New York City From the 1970s

Black and White Photos of Children Posing in Their Halloween Costumes on the Streets of New York City From the 1970s

Black and White Photos of Children Posing in Their Halloween Costumes on the Streets of New York City From the 1970s

Black and White Photos of Children Posing in Their Halloween Costumes on the Streets of New York City From the 1970s

Black and White Photos of Children Posing in Their Halloween Costumes on the Streets of New York City From the 1970s

Black and White Photos of Children Posing in Their Halloween Costumes on the Streets of New York City From the 1970s

Black and White Photos of Children Posing in Their Halloween Costumes on the Streets of New York City From the 1970s

Black and White Photos of Children Posing in Their Halloween Costumes on the Streets of New York City From the 1970s

Black and White Photos of Children Posing in Their Halloween Costumes on the Streets of New York City From the 1970s

Black and White Photos of Children Posing in Their Halloween Costumes on the Streets of New York City From the 1970s

Black and White Photos of Children Posing in Their Halloween Costumes on the Streets of New York City From the 1970s

Black and White Photos of Children Posing in Their Halloween Costumes on the Streets of New York City From the 1970s

Black and White Photos of Children Posing in Their Halloween Costumes on the Streets of New York City From the 1970s