Old photos of Dakar
6 photographs of Dakar, from 1912 to 2021 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.
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What the photos show
The 6 photographs of Dakar on PlaceWas span 3 decades, from 1912 to 2021. 2 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.6 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 Dakar through time
Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.
Stories from Dakar
What contributors wrote about these photographs.
1910s · 2 photos
2010s · 2 photos
2020s · 2 photos