Here's what Costco looked like when it first opened in 1983 (COST)

Courtesy of Costco Wholesale Costco has existed in some form since 1976. That's because the modern-day company is the product of a 1993 merger between Costco and Price Club. The first warehouse bearing the name Costco, however, opened in Seattle in 1983. Costco provided Business Insider with historical photos of the chain's inaugural warehouse. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Costco is a staple of the big-box-store landscape. It's been around for a while and has attracted a d...