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Watch: A look at Tucson in the 1980s

  • Pascal Albright
  • Aug 30, 2023
  • Aug 30, 2023 Updated Apr 3, 2025
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Tucson in the 1980s was more than just big hair and vibrant colors. Here are some photos from the '80s plucked from the archives.

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