Within a space of only two lifetimes, an almost unimaginable transformation...

1895:


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(x-posted from theotterman)

I love old postcards, especially ones that depict bygone-era scenes from a area that I'm familiar with. I went to school at U.C. San Diego, in La Jolla, California, so La Jolla Cove is a place I've visited a number of times over the years.

This postcard was mailed over 100 years ago.



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[crossposted from cottage renovations 15_the_circle]

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Hi My first post here.

Here is a picture of the Hermann Hellmann Building on 3rd and Spring in Downtown Los Angeles. The building was built in 1902, picture taken in 1906. I took a picture of it last month. Beautiful building, the lobby is all marble with stained glass windows. Note the dirt streets in the old town of L.A.


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[crossposted from cottage renovations 15_the_circle]

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Whetstone Spring,
West Woods

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This then photo is not quite as historic as most of what is posted here, but here is Central Station on Ann St in downtown Brisbane (Australia)

( 1975 & 2006 )

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Over the last few months, I have been searching for old photos of Memphis, TN. Tragedy caused me to take photos this morning.

( First United Methodist Church )

The Marriott Twin Bridges Motor Hotel was the first in the Marriott chain to open, in 1957. It was demolished in 1990.


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