Old photos of Caracas
17 photographs of Caracas, from 1850 to 2013 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.
1915
2013
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What the photos show
The 17 photographs of Caracas on PlaceWas span 5 decades, from 1850 to 2013. 13 of them were taken before 1980; the other 4 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.17 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 Caracas through time
Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.
Stories from Caracas
What contributors wrote about these photographs.
1850s · 2 photos
1890s · 1 photo
1910s · 10 photos
2000s · 1 photo
2010s · 3 photos