Category: Then & Now
Compare history with the present in fascinating “Then and Now” photo pairs. See how cities, landmarks, and people changed over time.
These visual contrasts show the beauty of transformation and the persistence of heritage.
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#32 The US Mint stands like a rock in a sea of flames as employees and soldiers fight flames on the roof.
This striking “then and now” photo blend captures the U.S. Mint standing firm as a massive fire rages nearby, with thick smoke and flames consuming surrounding buildings. In the historic black-and-white portion, crowds gather in the street beneath a web of overhead wires while the scene behind them glows with destruction. The Mint’s classical, columned…
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#48 Jefferson Square.
This “Then & Now” image for #48 Jefferson Square blends a historic black-and-white photograph with a present-day color view, creating a striking look at how an urban park setting has changed over time. The modern scene shows a green, landscaped square with mature trees, a paved walkway, and nearby city buildings rising in the background.
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#64 Streetcar #953 passes #1815 on Market Street with the Flood Building still standing after surviving raging fire on all sides.
This “then and now” view on Market Street captures a striking moment in San Francisco transit history as streetcar #953 on route #64 passes #1815 amid a cityscape marked by destruction and recovery. The scene blends eras, with the streetcar tracks and overhead lines guiding your eye down the corridor while modern traffic signals and…
