Old photos of Baku
8 photographs of Baku, from 1876 to 1930 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.
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What the photos show
The 8 photographs of Baku on PlaceWas span 5 decades, from 1876 to 1930. 8 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.8 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.
Places in Baku through time
Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.
Stories from Baku
What contributors wrote about these photographs.
1870s · 1 photo
1880s · 1 photo
1890s · 1 photo
1900s · 4 photos
1930s · 1 photo