These are photos from the set of the 1985 movie Back to the Future that were taken by a security guard when he worked at Universal Studios. The set was first built for the 1955 adventure and then rebuilt for the 1985 adventure.

You will also see some recent pics of Michael J. Fox .

Courthouse Square 1985

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Courthouse Square 1955

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This is a security guard at Universal Studios who took all of these pictures.

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1955 Town Theater

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1955 Hill Valley 

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1955 Lou's Diner set

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1985 Hog Heaven

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The decline of Hill Valley. 1985

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1985 Main Street

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The set was actually rebuilt twice from 1955 to 1985. Because the first Marty McFly was Eric Stoltz. He was replaced 40 hours of footage later when the directors realized that he was actually a miscast and took Michael J. Fox.

Very good and brave decision, as I can’t imagine BTTF with someone else other than Fox.

Below you’ll see several comparative pictures from footage with Eric Stoltz.

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And finally recent photos of Michael J. Fox.

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