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Old photos of Apam

5 photographs of Apam, from 1966 to 2000 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.

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What the photos show

The 5 photographs of Apam on PlaceWas span 2 decades, from 1966 to 2000. 1 of them were taken before 1980; the other 4 are recent views of the same streets and landmarks.2 spots were photographed more than once, so you can compare the same street, square or building across the years.5 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 Apam through time

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

EU: Overzicht achterzijde vanaf buitenmuur, Apam Fort Patience (2000), Apam — photos through time
EU: Overzicht achterzijde vanaf buitenmuur, Apam Fort Patience (2000) 3 photos · 2000
EU: Overzicht voorplein vanaf de buitenmuur (2000), Apam — photos through time
EU: Overzicht voorplein vanaf de buitenmuur (2000) 2 photos · 1966–2000

Stories from Apam

What contributors wrote about these photographs.

EU: Fort Leydzaamheid, bastion, uitwendig (1966), Apam, 1966
EU: Fort Leydzaamheid, bastion, uitwendig (1966) 1966 The exterior of a bastion at the fort in Apam, Ghana, a Dutch-era coastal fortification, photographed in 1966. Apam was one of many small trading towns that grew up around such forts on the Gold Coast.
EU: Overzicht achterzijde vanaf buitenmuur, Apam Fort Patience (2000), Apam, 2000
EU: Overzicht achterzijde vanaf buitenmuur, Apam Fort Patience (2000) 2000 The rear of Fort Patience in Apam, Ghana, photographed in 2000 from atop its perimeter wall. The fort changed hands among European trading powers before passing to British control in the 19th century.
EU: Overzicht bovenop hoekpunt rechts voor, Apam Fort Patience (2000), Apam, 2000
EU: Overzicht bovenop hoekpunt rechts voor, Apam Fort Patience (2000) 2000 A corner bastion of Fort Patience in Apam, Ghana, photographed in 2000. The fort was established by the Dutch West India Company in the 17th century as a trading post on the Gold Coast.
EU: Overzicht voorplein vanaf de buitenmuur, Apam Fort Patience (2000), Apam, 2000
EU: Overzicht voorplein vanaf de buitenmuur, Apam Fort Patience (2000) 2000 The forecourt of Fort Patience in Apam, Ghana, seen from its outer wall in 2000. Like other Dutch-built forts on the Gold Coast, it combined warehouse, garrison and trading functions.
EU: Overzicht voorplein vanaf de buitenmuur (2000), Apam, 2000
EU: Overzicht voorplein vanaf de buitenmuur (2000) 2000 The fort at Apam, Ghana, known historically as Fort Patience and built by Dutch traders, photographed in 2000 from its outer wall looking across the front square.
1960s · 1 photo
2000s · 4 photos