Found a VHS tape of a 1998 parade that shows a storefront that's completely different now

I was digitizing a tape labeled 'July 4th' and it's just a family recording of a parade in my hometown. The clear shot of the old hardware store on Main Street got me, because that building is a coffee shop now. Has anyone else found footage that shows how a place you know has totally changed?

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daniel5197d ago

Wait, you said you were digitizing a VHS tape? That's not quite right. You can't just digitize a tape by itself, you need a capture device to connect the VCR to your computer. Did you mean you were watching it on an old VCR and then filmed it with your phone? That's a common mix-up.

uma3067d ago

It's wild how much a town can change without you really noticing... I had a similar moment last year watching my parents' wedding video. The whole block where their reception was is just a parking lot now. Makes you want to dig out all those old tapes before they turn to dust.