This authentic 1980s color photograph, captured in 1982, documents a commercial corridor in Redlands, California. The archival image features a prominent McDonald’s restaurant with its classic mansard roof and a sign boasting “Over 35 Billion Served.” Adjacent to it is a Naugles 24-hour drive-thru, a beloved Mexican-American fast-food chain of the era. The street view looks toward the historic downtown area, with the white Art Deco tower of the Fox Event Center (formerly the Fox Theatre) visible in the background against the mountains. Various period-correct gas station signs line the thoroughfare, including ARCO with an am/pm mini market and a Mobil station. The asphalt road is populated with vintage vehicles, including a dark green Jeep Wagoneer and several 1970s-era sedans. An American flag flies prominently on a tall pole in the foreground. Redlands remains a vibrant city in San Bernardino County and is still standing today, though the fast-food landscape has changed; while McDonald’s remains, the Naugles brand underwent various mergers, and the Fox Theatre has been preserved as a performing arts venue. This factual record preserves the roadside Americana and suburban development of Southern California during the early eighties. All our images are available as royalty-free instant downloads for use in books, media, and creative projects – or make your own prints for home, work, or as a truly unique gift.
Redlands, California 1982
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