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Old 10-17-2012, 09:18 PM
 
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Thought that this would go in this section since it is cities back then vs now.

So, this thread here is to post pictures of your town from back then to how it looks currently. Here is mine to start off: (I didn't take this picutre incase if you were wondering)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2454/...8009679e9d.jpg
and a link
http://photos.oregonlive.com/photo-e...oto_essay.html

Moderator note: Per the forum rules, please post only pictures that you have taken yourself. Otherwise, please just post links to pictures you wish to show.

Last edited by JMT; 10-18-2012 at 05:03 AM..
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Old 10-18-2012, 10:03 AM
 
Location: Michigan
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Same street believe it or not.

1870-1890 possibly.
http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/imag...y=1;view=image

1930-1940 possibly.
http://dlxs.lib.wayne.edu/cgi/i/imag...y=0;view=image

1960
http://dlxs.lib.wayne.edu/cgi/i/imag...y=1;view=image

Today (2012)
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7246/7...2b35da51_h.jpg

Also a before and after of the Dime Building.

1940
http://dlxs.lib.wayne.edu/cgi/i/imag...y=1;view=image

2012
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8003/7...e86ddb3e_b.jpg
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