Long before Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime, a magical place called Blockbuster reigned supreme. It was a simpler time, filled with laminated membership cards and pesky late fees. The lucky ones will still remember the sheer thrill of walking into their local neighborhood Blockbuster and picking out a lineup of the latest VHS releases.
At its peak (circa 2004), there were more than 9,000 locations worldwide. But after a string of unfortunate obstacles, every Blockbuster location in the U.S. was eventually closed—except for one.
Today, the last remaining Blockbuster on the planet can be found in Bend, Oregon. Despite the new wave of streaming competition, the location has been able to remain in operation thanks to a loyal legion of movie lovers within the…
