Old photos of Bolama
9 photographs of Bolama, from 1891 to 1964 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.
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What the photos show
The 9 photographs of Bolama on PlaceWas span 3 decades, from 1891 to 1964. 9 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.9 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 Bolama through time
Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.
Stories from Bolama
What contributors wrote about these photographs.
1890s · 7 photos
1930s · 1 photo
1960s · 1 photo