1960s:

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When I read about this community I had to participate. I like maps and roads and old photos, comparing old with new. I've found some old photos of my current town, so the other day I went around with a digital camera.

Castro Street at Villa Street
Mountain View, California
1915 vs. 1977 vs. 2005

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Trinidad, California, is where I work, and more importantly, it's where I've studied the local river otters since 1983. Founded April 8, 1850, Trinidad is the oldest incorporated town in Northwest California. In its heyday, it was the principal seaport for the gold mines in the Trinity and Klamath rivers, and thus was a bustling boomtown in the ( Read more... )

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I like the idea behind this group, so I decided to give it a try. My first attempt wasn't a full success, but I though I'd share it nonetheless. Actual "then and now" pictures will hopefully follow shortly.

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I spent the day wandering around Winchester, VA this afternoon and got a few pictures:


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Welcome to then_now!

The Rules are pretty simple:

1. Find an old picture or postcard of a city/streetscape/building near you.
   • Locations that are local to you are best, but not mandatory. If you have the opportunity to travel, go for it!
   • Hint: Search eBay or Library Of Congress' American Memory Collection to find old pictures.


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