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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#42 7th and Mission, where streetcars have recently been put back into service on Mission St and the main post office continues cleanup work.
This then-and-now view captures 7th and Mission, looking past the grand stone façade of the main post office as everyday city life moves through the intersection. Pedestrians step off the curb under modern signals and street banners, while the architecture anchors the scene with its heavy masonry, arched windows, and ornate entry details.
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#58 A Muni bus heads for a giant sinkhole on Van Ness below Vallejo while workers clear up debris from the damaged St. Brigid Church.
This “Then & Now” historical photo mashup captures a dramatic moment on Van Ness Avenue below Vallejo Street in San Francisco, where a Muni bus appears to be heading toward a giant sinkhole torn open in the roadway. The jagged break in the pavement dominates the foreground, with debris and fractured asphalt creating a stark…
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#74 West on Market St. from Steuart St.
This “Then & Now” image looks west on Market Street from Steuart Street, blending a historic street scene with a modern downtown view. Streetcar tracks and lane markings lead the eye into a corridor of tall buildings, where today’s traffic shares the roadway with classic transit lines.
