Places have changed a lot over the years. Buildings have been renovated, cities have become busier, and nature has changed a lot. These changed are due to an increase in population, a rise in technology, or both, among other things. There are new buildings, bigger streets, and so much more being done to cities worldwide. This means that many major cities, monuments, and other popular sights have altered in appearance slightly or drastically.
Some cities are honestly unrecognizable in the past. Some now abandoned places were once popular hangout spots, some relics were once major advancements, now just normal structures. Back then, there was less hustle and bustle, things were quieter. It's cool to see how some of the world's most popular spots looked decades ago.
There are tons of photos online of cities, historical buildings, and other famous sights back in the past compared to now. Here is a collection of 25 side-by-side photos from life in the past showcasing these interesting differences in places then and now.
Cash Grocery, Plymouth, Massachusetts, 1870s and 2023
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Through Colorado Springs, 1960s and 2023
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Dnipro River, 1912 and 2025
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Stone Tavern, Massachusetts, built in 1745
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Railroad in Colorado Springs, 1970s and 2022
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Port Hopetoun, Edinburgh, 1900 and now
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Atchnison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad station, 1970s and 2024
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Minneapolis, 1920s and now
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The corner of Lower Bridge Street looking towards Wormwood Gate, Dublin, 1888
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Fort Wilkins, Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, 1910s and 2025
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Bar Gatem Southampton, England, then and now
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Hammill tourist court, Miles City, Montana, 1950s and 2024
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Old Venetian City walls, 1943 and 2019
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Dave's Seafood Restaurant, Belmar, New Jersey, then and now
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Leipzig, Germany, 1912 and 2025
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Ukraine, 1890s and 2025
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Highland fire station, Massachusetts, 1930 and 2020
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Dutch's Bar and Grill, Louisville, Kentucky, on a postcard and now
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Monterrey, Mexico, 2012 and 2025
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Rosehill St., Kensington, Philadelphia, 1911 and 2019
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Packard dealership, Pittsburgh, 1920s and today
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The Guadalupe Church in Makati City, Phillipines, 1601 and now
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1946 and 2018, Ghost gums at Burt Bluff, Australia
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The Art Institute of Chicago, 1959 and 2025
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Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, 1955 and 2023
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