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.
On the contemporary side, a red-and-cream streetcar rolls past arched ground-floor storefronts and leafy street trees, while a city bus continues up Market Street. The contrast between crisp color and the monochrome overlay highlights how the same perspective still defines the streetscape, even as vehicles, signage, and street details have evolved.
The historic portion shows pedestrians walking alongside piles of rubble and damaged building facades, capturing a stark moment of disruption on this iconic thoroughfare. Together, the composite offers a compelling before-and-after look at Market Street’s resilience and transformation, making it a striking historical photo for anyone exploring urban change and transit history.