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Old photos of Abidjan

4 photographs of Abidjan, from 1964 to 1973 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.

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What the photos show

The 4 photographs of Abidjan on PlaceWas span 2 decades, from 1964 to 1973. 4 of them were taken before 1980; the other 0 are recent views of the same streets and landmarks.1 spot was photographed more than once, so you can compare the same street, square or building across the years.4 of the photos carry a written caption explaining what is in the frame. Every picture is pinned to the place it was taken, so the map below shows where the photographers stood.

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Places in Abidjan through time

Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.

EU: Abidjani tänav (1973), Abidjan — photos through time
EU: Abidjani tänav (1973) 4 photos · 1964–1973

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EU: Utsikt över bebyggelse in över Abidjan (1964), Abidjan, 1964
EU: Utsikt över bebyggelse in över Abidjan (1964) 1964 A view over the rooftops and developing urban area of Abidjan, then capital of Ivory Coast, as the city was expanding rapidly in the years following independence.
EU: Abidjani vaade (1973), Abidjan, 1973
EU: Abidjani vaade (1973) 1973 A view of Abidjan in 1973, capturing the cityscape of Ivory Coast's capital during the years when it was known as a fast-growing commercial center on the Gulf of Guinea.
EU: Abidjan merelt vaadatuna (1973), Abidjan, 1973
EU: Abidjan merelt vaadatuna (1973) 1973 Abidjan viewed from the sea in 1973, showing the Ivorian city's waterfront during its years as national capital and a major West African port.
EU: Abidjani tänav (1973), Abidjan, 1973
EU: Abidjani tänav (1973) 1973 A street in Abidjan photographed in 1973, during a period of rapid growth for the Ivorian capital.
1960s · 1 photo
1970s · 3 photos