Come One, Come All

The 1969 Woodstock Festival began as a profit-driven endeavor typical for such events. Yet, plans took an unexpected turn when organizers found unfinished ticket booths and security walls at the site. Efforts to contain attendees behind chain-link fences faltered, leading to a shift in approach.

Organizers embraced the unplanned, free-form nature of the event. The image illustrates this transition, with fans gripping a wooden fence, likely safeguarding filming cameras. This unintentional transformation turned Woodstock into an iconic emblem of free-spirited counterculture as barriers dissolved and communal harmony emerged.

Next: People brought their pets along.