Old photos of Boston
15 photographs of Boston, from 1897 to 2025 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.
Have an old photo of Boston?
A family album, a postcard, a print from the attic. Pin it to the map and it becomes part of the record.
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What the photos show
The 15 photographs of Boston on PlaceWas span 4 decades, from 1897 to 2025. 5 of them were taken before 1980; the other 10 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.15 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 Boston through time
Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.
Stories from Boston
What contributors wrote about these photographs.
1890s · 3 photos
1970s · 2 photos
2010s · 3 photos
2020s · 7 photos
