Iconic Vintage Photos Capture More Than Expected

Looking at old photographs is like traveling back in time. The viewer catches a glimpse of the world as it existed in the 50s, 60s or 70s, which gives them nostalgia for people and places that they'd almost forgotten about. They can't stay in the past, but photographs will always bring back their memories.

All Star Game - San Diego (1992)

The 90s were a time of analog technology: chunky house phones, heavy computer monitors and boxy TVs with grainy images on the screen. In this image, the audience makes the best out of their technology by watching the All Star Game on a TV set. Maybe they should've just stayed home.

The Beatles - Waiting To Cross Abbey Road (1969)

Before The Beatles famously crossed Abbey Road, they had to get there first. This picture shows The Beatles moments before the photographer snapped one of the most iconic images in the world. Countless homages and parodies have sprung up in the years since, but nothing recaptures the brilliance of the original.

McDonald's (1981)

Before the sleek McCafe makeover, McDonald's used toys and playgrounds to market the restaurant to children. Every kid begged their parents to take them to McDonald's at least once--and while they were there, they could play on the giant burger with the rest of the kids. Looking back, it might've been a safety hazard.