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February 5, 2025

Fascinating Photos of U.S. Storefronts From the 1980s

In the 1980s, storefronts in the U.S. were characterized by a distinctive blend of vibrant colors, bold signage, and a strong emphasis on consumer culture.

Many storefronts embraced neon lights, bright displays, and eye-catching window arrangements to draw in customers. Popular trends included large, blocky fonts and logos that were often designed to be easily recognizable from a distance. The design aesthetic was often loud and playful, with an emphasis on product visibility, especially in retail sectors like clothing, electronics, and fast food.

These fascinating photos from The Library of Congress were taken by John Samuel Margolies that show storefronts in the U.S. from the 1980s.

Rushmore Souvenirs, Route 16A, Keystone, South Dakota, 1980

Ben Franklin Store, 6th Street, Seward, Nebraska, 1980

Brick storefront, Cambridge, Idaho, 1980

Chop's Bowling Alley, S. 13th Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 1980

Dog & Cat Hospital, Sandy Boulevard, Portland, Oregon, 1980

Golden Rule storefront, Federal Avenue, Mason City, Iowa, 1980

Harris Linen & Lace Shop, Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, Colorado, 1980

Norma Jean's Beauty Salon, 30th Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 1980

Storefront, Clarkfield, Minnesota, 1980

Storefront, Fergus Falls, Minnesota, 1980

Larson's Trading Post, Route 91, Firth, Idaho, 1980

Tile storefront, Euclid and 5th, Des Moines, Iowa, 1980

Time Realty, Sandy Avenue, Portland, Oregon, 1980

Wooden Shoe Cafe, Routes 22 and 3, Norwood, California, 1980

1 Hour Cleaning, 20 Campbell Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia, 1982

Belmont Restaurant, 30 Church Avenue Southeast, Roanoke, Virginia, 1982

Bendersky's Store, Alabama Avenue, Selma, Alabama, 1982

Cuban Liquors, Scenic Highway, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 1982

E & M Super Market, Salem Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia, 1982

Earnhardt's storefront, Salisbury, North Carolina, 1982

Joe's Thrift Shop, Rampart and Anthony Streets, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1982

Johnson Bros. Barber Shop, 4th Street, Monroe, Louisiana, 1982

Orange Bowl Restaurant, 1037 Broadway, Columbus, Georgia, 1982

Poor Man's Tires, Greenwood Road, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1982

Sailor Bills Tattooing, Victory Drive, Columbus, Georgia, 1982

Smokey's News Stand, Alabama Avenue, Selma, Alabama, 1982

Arctic Fur Shop, State Street, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1984

Frenchy's Hair Styling, S. Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts, 1984

Leo's Key Service, Amsterdam Avenue, (73-74 Streets), New York City, New York, 1984

Scarborough Trading Post, Route 1, Scarborough, Maine, 1984

Vose Florists, Route 122, Cumberland, Rhode Island, 1984

Live Oak Realty, S. Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez, California, 1985

Tyszka Real Estate, Dyke Street, Detroit, Michigan, 1986

Hornsbruch Drug Store, Aurelia, Iowa, 1987

A to Z Video, Cherokee Street, Saint Louis, Missouri, 1988

Hollywood Dream Factory, Sylvania Avenue, Toledo, Ohio, 1988

Mail Pouch Barn, Route 30, Riceland, Ohio, 1988

1 comment:

  1. Those pictures may have been taken in the 1980's but the store fronts look like they've been around since the 1950's.

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