Blast from the Past: 19 Modern Buildings That Still Feel Like the 1990s
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Blast from the Past: 19 Modern Buildings That Still Feel Like the 1990s

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Summary:

  • 1990s design choices and home decor are cherished today.

  • Some buildings have remained untouched, acting as "time capsules".

  • Nostalgic places include a Taco Bell, a library, and a Sparkle grocery store.

  • Iconic locations like a Battery Park theater and an unrenovated skating rink evoke fond memories.

  • Unique sights like a large mermaid in Florida and a dorm bathroom stuck in 1996 highlight the charm of the era.

The 1990s were a magical time filled with unique design choices and home decor that many still cherish today. From beloved movies to catchy songs, this decade left an indelible mark on our culture. Some buildings, however, have remained untouched by time, serving as "time capsules" that transport us back to that era. Let's explore some of these nostalgic structures:

1. Taco Bell

I can practically smell the Gordita Supremes in this Taco Bell. "Yo quiero Taco Bell," indeed!

2. A Library Like No Other

This "time capsule" library looks more like a mall for books. I would spend at least three days in this place.

3. Sparkle Grocery Store

This Sparkle grocery store should have been a Supermarket Sweep set. I don't care what decade it is, I would always be up for a visit to "A World of Cheese".

4. Target Snack Bar

This Target snack bar has remained beautifully unchanged.

5. Battery Park Theater

This theater in Battery Park should still have showtimes for Clueless or The Matrix.

6. Skating Rink Nostalgia

If you listen closely, you can still hear "Barbie Girl" and "Cotton-Eyed Joe" at this unrenovated skating rink.

7. Wendy's

The Wendy's that time forgot.

8. Large Mermaid in Florida

Move aside, Ariel, this is a very big mermaid at a throwback gift shop in Kissimmee, Florida.

9. Dorm Bathroom

This dorm bathroom hasn't been updated since 1996. Why does no one have pastel tile these days?

10. Office Elevators

These office's elevators definitely belong in a '90s workplace drama.

11. Nostalgic Laundromat

This laundromat got stuck on the "'90s cycle". Seriously, this looks like a place where two Nora Ephron movie characters would meet for the first time.

12. Pennsylvania Mall

This Pennsylvania mall would have been THE hangout spot in the '90s.

13. Mini Arcade

This mini arcade hasn't been touched since 1997.

14. Burger King

At this Burger King, it's still the '90s every day.

15. German Hotel

If you book this German hotel, you can time travel for free.

16. Waiting Room

This waiting room is still waiting on the new Millennium. So much gray, so little time.

17. Squiggly Carpet Theater

And finally, this theater still has its ~magical~ squiggly carpet.

Which one of these '90s time capsule buildings was your favorite? Do you know of other places still stuck in the '90s? Let us know in the comments!

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