Old photos of Bukittinggi
15 photographs of Bukittinggi, from 1859 to 2022 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.
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What the photos show
The 15 photographs of Bukittinggi on PlaceWas span 5 decades, from 1859 to 2022. 8 of them were taken before 1980; the other 7 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 Bukittinggi through time
Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.
Stories from Bukittinggi
What contributors wrote about these photographs.
1850s · 1 photo
1900s · 7 photos
2000s · 2 photos
2010s · 4 photos
2020s · 1 photo