Rare Nostalgia Photos Take You Down Memory Lane

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.

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.

Woodstock Aerial View (1969)

Woodstock is one of the most famous music festivals in the world. Other festivals try to compete, but no one can replicate the massive crowd, brilliant performances and 60s culture that made Woodstock a part of music history. This aerial photo shows the incredible crowd that surrounded a relatively small stage.

Americana (1957)

After a day of swimming, a family gets ready for lunch outdoors. This image captures the idyllic life of suburban families in the 1950s with nice houses, trimmed lawns and backyard pools. Anyone would love to grow up in this environment that looks like a scene from a magazine.