JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Halloween has been a tradition for families in Jacksonville since the mid-19th century and one SnapJAX user is sharing a time capsule of the holiday through photos!
SnapJAX user Lisa uploaded photos of what Halloween looked like in Jacksonville in the 1960s and the 1970s.
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Some photos feature costumes and Halloween decorations — a perfect throwback to what popular items were a must-have on Halloween.
We want to see your vintage Halloween photos!📸 Please upload them here to SnapJAX under the Holidays Channel and Halloween Category or email CLuter@wjxt.com.
Vintage Halloween Blow Molds
First, we have to pay respect to the irreplaceable, well-made blow molds that are highly sought after even to this day! The photo below shows a child looking into a trick-or-treat candy bucket blow mold, a must-have while going door to door seeking out those sweet treats. Lisa said the photo is from Halloween in 1970!
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Check it out — more Halloween blow mold decor! Lisa said this was the original Halloween bucket she carried around in the 1970s. “He has been repainted and I still have him,” Lisa said.
Today, vintage blow molds and candy buckets can go for hundreds of dollars online (depending on who’s buying). Fun fact, my wife and I collect blow molds and have a collection of around 15 buckets and decorative pieces! So if you ever feel like donating one of the spooky treasures, my door is always open! 😎
Classic horror and vintage Halloween masks & costumes
This black and white photo shared by SnapJAX user Lisa shows a child, dressed up in a devil costume with a devil mask, who seems to be showing off his candy sack! The sack features a black cat with its back raised — an iconic Halloween pose! Lisa said the photo was taken in Jacksonville on Halloween in 1967.
Check out this adorable clown ready for candy on Halloween in 1978!
Another photo from 1967 shows a child dressed up as an adorable ghost! More importantly, Casper the Friendly Ghost! Casper has been a fan-favorite since he was first published in comics in 1949.
What a throwback mask! Lisa said, “Me at 6 years old, in 1974. This was My favorite costume from one of my favorite TV shows and it had my name on it already!”
Check out these adorable costumes during Halloween night in 1970!
Vintage Home Decor
This photo from 1970 really highlights the home decor at the time. The television, large portraits of all the kids hanging on the walls, extra chairs in the living room. What a treat!
This has to be the best transformation photo yet! Lisa shared a photo of her home from 1978, and then again in 2023! This is just too adorable!
We would love to see your Halloween throwbacks! Please upload them to SnapJAX under the Holidays Channel and Halloween Category or email CLuter@wjxt.com.
Have a spooky Halloween and be safe! 🎃