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American Graffiti - Then & Now (1972 & 2006)

We thought you’d like to see what some of the Petaluma filming locations look like today compared to 1972 when American Graffiti was filmed. So, on behalf of Ron & Cynthia Simmons, John & Joetta Furrer, Wayne & Rhonda Van Patten, Jeff Sutton, Mike Carr, Don Phelps, Rose Vella, Steve Busse, Steve Rustad and Rich Poremba, we hope you enjoy the following images!

Please click on the thumbnails below to view the before/after images.


Toad Backs Up!

Overzealous Salesman

Outside Freshman Hop

Curt Chases Dream Girl

Debbie Waits For Toad
       

Outside Liquor Store

Watching Ozzie & Harriet

Taking Revenge

Arriving At The Arcade

Police Chase Accident
         

After Fighting With Steve

Debbie Waits For Toad

XERB Radio Station

Paradise Road

Drag Race