Sunday, April 2, 2023

BLOCKBUSTER....no words needed........................

 





I visited the world's last Blockbuster, and the video-rental store took me back to my childhood

blockbuster logo on stone wall
I visited the world's last open Blockbuster in Bend, Oregon. 
Molly Allen
  • I visited the last remaining open Blockbuster store, which is located in Bend, Oregon.
  • Wandering the movie-filled store felt like a nostalgic trip down memory lane.
  • The location still functions as a video-rental store, with snacks and movie memorabilia to look at.
blockbuster store exterior, last blockbuster
Bend, Oregon, is home to countless craft breweries, incredible views, and easy access to a variety of recreational activities. 
Molly Allen

On a recent trip to Bend, Oregon, I took a walk down memory lane by visiting the last Blockbuster store in the US.

Blockbuster got its start in 1985 and became a major video-rental company in the US. In 2010, Blockbuster filed for bankruptcy. As locations around the world closed, the location in Bend held on and became the last remaining store in operation in 2019.

Now, it's a fully operational video-rental store (and nostalgia museum of sorts) that's open seven days a week.

 


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