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Throwback Photos of Today's Most Successful Companies

What do Google, Starbucks, McDonald's, and Ford have in common? They're several of the world's biggest, most successful companies today. But they were by no means overnight successes; in fact, Microsoft, Google, and Apple all started in garages.

Here's a look at what some of today's most successful companies looked like decades ago!

Dairy Queen, 1940

Joliet, Illinois

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Walmart (Originally "Walton's), 1968

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Ford, 1913

Highland Park, Michigan

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McDonald's, 1940

San Bernardino, California

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Kroger, 1950s

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J.C. Penney (Originally "The Golden Rule Store"), 1902

Kemmerer, Wyoming

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Microsoft, 1970s

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Nike (Originally "Blue Ribbon Sports"), 1964

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Disneyland, 1955

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Google, 1999

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Starbucks, 1977

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Harley-Davidson, 1911

Springfield, Ohio

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Taco Bell, 1962

Downey, California

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Coca-Cola, 1941

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Whole Foods, 1980

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Sears, 1964

Dallas, Texas

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CVS, 1964

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Apple, 1984

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Carl's Jr., 1956

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Wendy's, 1969

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Barbie, 1959

Barbie was originally introduced as a blonde AND a brunette!

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Burger King, 1953

Jacksonville, Florida

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Amazon, 1999

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Author Alot Careers Team Last Updated: May 05, 2020

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