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Article created by: Rugilė Žemaitytė

History has a lot to tell us, and photography offers a fascinating way to peek into the past. A single old pic, captured half a century ago, placed side by side with a contemporary one, can show big differences.

The subreddit r/OldPhotosInRealLife does just that. It uses rephotography to show us old pictures of places, people, and moments from the past, combined with how they look today. Whether you're a history lover or a person captivated by the art of visual storytelling, you'll definitely want to explore our fresh compilation of these pictures from the online community.

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#1

Rio De Janeiro's Reforestation

Then and now photos showing landscape transformation of a coastal hill from sparse to dense greenery between 1989 and 2019.

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    Sitting On Their 1947 Chevrolet In Front Of A Diner, And Then 63 Years Later

    Two then and now photos of women sitting on the hood of a vintage car showing how time affects everything.

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    #3

    The Same Whale Photographed 35 Years Apart! Both Photos Taken Off The Coast Of Mexico.⁣ The Recent Image Is From 2020, While The Old Photo Dates From 1985

    Whale tail comparison then and now in Nayarit 1985 and Los Cabos 2020 showing effects of time.

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    #4

    Oxford

    Then and now photos of Oxford street showing architectural and urban changes over time illustrating how time affects everything.

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    #5

    So Refreshing. No Skyscrapers Or Parking Lots In Sight

    Two then and now photos showing the changing landscape and development near Mount Sugarloaf in Deerfield over time.

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    #6

    Boston - Elevated Highway Moved Underground, Replaced With Green Space. (1990s V. 2010s)

    Aerial then and now photos showing how time affects the Boston city skyline and waterfront development.

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    #7

    Tried My Best To Find The Same Location. Satiam Wagon Road, Oregon. 2022 vs. Date Unknown. Road Was Used 1860-1930s

    Then and now photos showing changes in transportation and landscape with mountain and forest in background

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    #8

    Environmental Changes

    Then and now photos showing dramatic glacier retreat over time with boats on calm water in a mountainous region.

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    #9

    1878 - 2022. Tetons. Not Much Has Really Changed In This Photo. But I Still Think It's Neat

    Then and now photo showing mountain range and forest landscape changes over time with clear sky and clouds above.

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    #10

    Naples, Italy

    Then and now photo showing Naples Italy square filled with cars in the 1960s and open space with people in 2019.

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    #11

    Usually It’s The Other Way Around, But This Is So Nice! 1980s vs. 2022

    Then and now photos showing urban transformation from a busy road to a green canal with boats and trees lining the area.

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    #12

    1887 Queen Anne Victorian Brought Back In Remarkable Restoration (Photos)

    Victorian house before and after restoration showing the impact of time in then and now photos.

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    #13

    Opening Up The Original River Through Gent, Belgium. 2009 vs. 2022

    Two side-by-side then and now photos showing the transformation of a street and canal from 2009 to 2022 over time.

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    #14

    Haarlemmerdijk Street In Amsterdam, Netherlands (1971 And 2020)

    Side-by-side then and now photos showing changes in city street transportation from cars in 1971 to bicycles in 2020.

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    #15

    An Abandoned Victorian Home Has Been Dramatically Restored In Rarden, Ohio, USA

    Then and now photos of a Victorian house showing the transformation from dilapidated to fully restored over time.

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    #16

    Point Dume, Malibu, California. Ad 2023 And Ad 3978

    Hand holding an old photo of a buried Statue of Liberty on a beach, showing interesting then and now comparison.

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    #17

    Unlucky House In San Francisco, 1936 And 2022

    Then and now photos showing a historic streetcar scene compared to a modern-day house crash site with a demolished vehicle.

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    #18

    Woodstock

    Hand holding a then and now photo of a musician performing to a large crowd, showing how time affects everything.

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    #19

    The World's Oldest Undeground Station, Baker Street, England. 157 Years Apart

    Vintage and modern views of a London underground station illustrating then and now photos showing how time affects everything.

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    #20

    Abandoned Subway, New York City. Built In 1904

    Old and modern views of City Hall Loop subway station in New York showing time effects in then and now photos.

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    #21

    Route 66 Between Barstow And Oro Grande, Ca. 1917 And 2023

    Then and now photos showing the transformation of a dirt path with horses into a paved road over time.

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    #22

    Acropolis Of Athens (Greece) 1851 vs. 2021

    Acropolis of Athens then and now photos showing how time affects architecture and historical landmarks.

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    #23

    The Curecanti Needle, Black Canyon, Colorado, 1880s vs. 2023

    Then and now photo showing the transformation of a mountainous river canyon with railway tracks to a lush green river scene.

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    #24

    Bran Castle/Dracula's Castle, Romania (1920s And 2022)

    Then and now photos showing a historic castle and surrounding area with changes over time and preservation efforts.

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    Somehow looks far less foreboding with a semi-truck parked in the forefront.

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    #25

    The Oldest Surviving Camera Negative – Lacock Abbey, England, 1835 And 2022

    Then and now photos showing the same window with light and shadow changes over time inside a historic building.

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    #26

    Hoover Dam Water Level July 1983 vs. December 2022

    Then and now photos showing significant water level changes at a large dam illustrating how time affects everything.

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    #27

    The Ancient Theatre Of Delphi, Greece

    Ancient amphitheater then and now showing how time affects everything with changes in structure and surroundings.

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    #28

    Van Gogh In Arles 1888 And Locations Now

    Then and now photos showing how time affects architecture and daily life by comparing historic and modern scenes.

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    #29

    The Same View Of Hong Kong In 1964 And 2016

    Then and now photos showing urban development and how time affects everything in a rapidly growing cityscape.

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    The Cultural As Well As Human Cost Of A 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake; Gaziantep Castle, Turkey, At The Start Of The Month vs. The End

    Then and now photos showing a historic fortress on a hill before and after damage illustrating how time affects everything.

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    #31

    Sydney, Australia - 1932 vs. 2022

    Aerial then and now photos of Sydney showing how time affects the cityscape and urban development.

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    #32

    Intersection Of Beaufait And Darby Avenues, Porter Ranch, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles - From A Scene In “E.t.” In 1982 And In 2022

    Then and now photo showing the same street corner with kids biking in the past and empty street today.

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    Acropolis Of Athens (Greece) 1670-1860s-2021

    Then and now photos of Acropolis of Athens showing how time affects the ancient structure from 1670 to 2021.

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    #34

    A Whole City Submersed In Itá - Brazil (1985 - 2020)

    Then and now photos showing a church surrounded by a street in the past and water in the present, illustrating time’s effect.

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    #35

    Süreyya Beach In 1940s And Nowadays, Istanbul

    Then and now photo showing a seaside pavilion once surrounded by water, now situated in an urban street setting.

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    #36

    Statue Of Liberty Under Construction In Paris, Circa 1882. Photo Composite By Julian Knez

    Hand holding a then and now photo showing Statue of Liberty during construction in the same city street scene.

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    Pripyat - Ukraine - 1986 2016

    1986 and 2016 then and now photos showing urban decay and overgrowth in a once populated city area.




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