17 Photos People Captured Of Untouched Stores, Restaurants, And Homes That Prove Decor Peaked In The '90s

The 1990s were undeniably awesome! From movies and music to clothes and trends, everything seemed more magical back then — especially design choices and home decor. I say this as someone whose dream home is the McCallister house from Home Alone, but '90s decor and architecture felt SO homey. Luckily, however, some '90s-era buildings have managed to stay untouched by the passage of time. So, without further ado, let's take a look at a few of these "time capsule" buildings:

1.I can practically smell the Gordita Supremes in this Taco Bell:

Empty retro-style fast food restaurant interior with booths, tables, and minimalist decor, featuring geometric shapes on the walls
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"Yo quiero Taco Bell," indeed.

Retro diner booth with two red stools and flower arrangements on the counter. The setting has a vintage vibe with decorative elements
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2.This "time capsule" library looks more like a mall for books:

Interior of a multi-level library with bookshelves, tables, and large windows. Holiday decorations and photo displays are visible
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I would spend at least three days in this place.

Interior of a spacious library with multiple floors, bookshelves, and a holiday tree in the background
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3.This Sparkle grocery store should have been a Supermarket Sweep set:

Grocery store produce aisle with neatly arranged fruits, vegetables, and pumpkins on display
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I don't care what decade it is, I would always be up for a visit to "A World of Cheese":

Grocery store aisle displaying signs for "A World of Cheese" and "Luncheon Meat" above refrigerated displays
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Supermarket aisle with a dairy section on the right. Shelves are stocked with various groceries and a person shops nearby
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Supermarket deli section with signage for "Hot Foods" and "Salads." Display cases are filled with various food items
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Time warp in Aisle 7:

Grocery store aisle view showing bottled water, soft drinks, and snacks on shelves. Hanging sign indicates Aisle 7 and Hot Foods section
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4.This Target snack bar has remained beautifully unchanged:

Empty retro-themed food court with neon lights, tiled floor, and red-accented seating

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

Spacious movie theater lobby with neon signs for candy and nachos, featuring modern seating and a concession stand in the background
Inside a movie theater lobby with neon lights and posters of current films on display
Empty movie theater hallway with neon lights on the ceiling and a person walking in the distance

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

Indoor skating rink with wooden floor, empty of skaters. Arcade games and seating in the background. Quiet atmosphere
Party room entrance with neon sign, columns, colorful checkered floor, and hanging piñata in an indoor amusement venue
Interior of a retro-style arcade with a fun shop and snack bar, featuring patterned flooring and bright neon signs

7.The Wendy's that time forgot:

Fast food restaurant counter with menus displayed above, soda machine and condiments visible. Debit card machine on the white counter
Empty fast-food restaurant dining area with tables, chairs, large windows, and a soda machine visible
Empty small restaurant with tables and chairs near large windows, view of parked cars outside
Door handle with "PULL" text and Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers logo; entrance to a Wendy's restaurant

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

Large mermaid sculpture on an ocean-themed storefront with "OPEN" sign. Various sale items are in the windows, including swimwear and luggage
Large clothing and gift store with multiple levels and displays, featuring casual and swimwear, as well as various merchandise and accessories

It's truly a thing of beauty:

Clothing store interior with racks of dresses, shelves of accessories, and stacks of folded T-shirts

9.This dorm bathroom hasn't been updated since 1996:

Public restroom with multiple sinks, mirrors, and toilet stalls. Ceiling lights illuminate the room

Why does no one have pastel tile these days?

Public restroom stall with a toilet, toilet paper dispenser, hand sanitizer dispenser, and a tiled wall

10.This office's elevators definitely belong in a '90s workplace drama:

An elevator with stone walls, buttons on the left, and illuminated indicator lights above

11.This laundromat got stuck on the "'90s cycle":

Laundromat interior with dryers. A sign reads, "Please Do Not Wash Blankets in Top Loaders."
Illustration of a person in a red suit holding a garment, with "Cleaners" text below

Seriously, this looks like a place where two Nora Ephron movie characters would meet for the first time:

Laundromat interior with a row of dryers and a plant on a counter in the foreground. Ceiling lights are visible

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

Interior of a spacious shopping mall with a glass ceiling, multiple storefronts, and a central walkway on an upper level
Empty mall food court with red chairs and tables, surrounded by plants and skylights above
Indoor mall fountain with multiple jets surrounded by shops, including Kay Jewelers. Tile flooring and metal railings are visible around the fountain

13.This mini arcade hasn't been touched since 1997:

Arcade room with retro game machines and neon sign reading "GAMES." A poster promoting birthday parties is visible on the wall

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

Interior of a fast-food restaurant with menu boards above the counter, empty seating area, and a delivery pickup sign
An empty fast food restaurant interior with booth seating and overhead lighting. Large windows show an evening view outside
Empty fast-food restaurant seating area with booths and tables, separated by low partitions. No people are present

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

A hotel hallway with patterned carpet, featuring geometric shapes leading towards a window at the end of the corridor
Hotel lounge area with green sofa and armchair, framed art on walls, and a floor lamp. A mural features rolling hills and trees
View of a stairwell with a red carpet on the stairs, modern art on the wall, and a railing in the foreground

16.This waiting room is still waiting on the new Millennium:

A waiting room with empty wooden chairs, a framed floral painting on the wall, and a potted plant beside the chairs

So much gray, so little time:

Waiting room with maroon chairs, round table holding magazines, and a large leafy plant

It's giving Finding Nemo:

An indoor aquarium with fish and aquatic plants in a wooden stand, placed in a room with carpeted flooring

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

Movie theater hallway with patterned carpet and framed posters on walls

We used to be a country. A proper country...

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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!