The development of the city over time is one of the most magnificent and astonishing things to witness. While it may take years for the countryside and suburbs of the city to catch up with the times, urban hubs of life adapt almost in an instant.
Travel back in time to some of the world's greatest cities with these riveting historical photos! |
Prague, Czech Republic - 1964 |
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - 1905 |
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Memphis, Tennessee - 1910 |
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Detriot, Michigan - 1917 |
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Montgomery, Alabama - 1906 |
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Moscow, Russia - 1977 |
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Cincinnati, Ohio - 1905 |
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Bombay, India - 1880 |
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Athens, Greece - 1930s |
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Jacksonville, Florida - 1910 |
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Las Vegas, Nevada - 1959 |
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Nantasket Beach, Massachusetts - 1920s |
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Gothenburg, Sweden - 1961 |
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Detroit, Michigan - 1917 |
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London, England - 1920 |
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London, England - 1950 |
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Los Angeles, California - 1937 |
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San Francisco, California - 1964 |
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New York, New York - 1927 |
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Chicago, Illinois - 1949 |
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Syracuse, New York - 1941 |
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Asbury Park, New Jersey - 1905 |
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Rome, Italy - 1949 |
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Melbourne, Australia - 1930s |
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Milano, Italy - 1950 |
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New York, New York - 1972 |
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Paris, France - 1948 |
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