Were you lucky enough to have visited Studio 54 back in its heydey? If not, what are your thoughts on the club's lavishness and extravagance? Let us know in the comments.

▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 Intro
00:54 Club 54 Used To Be An Opera House
02:25 The Studio 54 Glory Years
04:25 Tax Evasion And Presidential Pardons
05:32 Studio 54's Second Act
06:40 The Roundabout Theatre
07:19 Outro

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Back in the late70s, Studio 54 was the hottest spot in the world for the decade's disco nightlife scene. The nightclub, which opened its doors in 1977, was attended frequently by stars such as Jackie O, Cher, Andy Warhol, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, and Elton John. Because of this, it took on this iconic status and became a cultural sensation.

Launched at the peak of the disco era, Club 54 became famous not only for its starstudded guest list but also for its ridiculously restrictive entry policies. Beyond that, it was also infamous for being a place that was very permissive of rampant drug use and sexual promiscuity.

Disco has been dead for quite some time now. Studio 54 was shut down in 1980 after its founders were convicted of tax evasion. It later reopened under new ownership but was never quite able to achieve the same level of cultural significance as it once did. Over the next decade and a half, it passed through several sets of hands.

Club 54 was eventually converted into a Broadway venue in 1998. For disco fans, it's still a great spot to visit if you find yourself touring the Big Apple, but if you're hoping to get the authentic 70s Club 54 experience, unfortunately, you're out of luck. The only thing that comes close to capturing what that age of excess and extravagance was like is looking at photos that immortalized some of its most memorable moments.

Vintage Photos Reveal Secrets of the Studio 54 Club