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Old photos of Kaolack

3 photographs of Kaolack, from 1938 to 2018 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.

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What the photos show

The 3 photographs of Kaolack on PlaceWas span 2 decades, from 1938 to 2018. 1 of them were taken before 1980; the other 2 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.3 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.

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Places in Kaolack through time

Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.

Main street in Kaolack (Senegal), Kaolack — photos through time
Main street in Kaolack (Senegal) 2 photos · 1938–2018

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THE MOSQUE OF KAOLACK (1938), Kaolack, 1938
THE MOSQUE OF KAOLACK (1938) 1938 The mosque of Kaolack, a trading town on the Saloum River in Senegal, pictured in 1938. Kaolack grew as a commercial center for the groundnut trade under French colonial rule.
Mosquée de Ndiouga Kébé (Kaolack, Senegal 2012), Kaolack, 2012
Mosquée de Ndiouga Kébé (Kaolack, Senegal 2012) 2012 The mosque of Ndiouga Kébé in Kaolack, Senegal, photographed in 2012. Kaolack has long been a commercial center in Senegal's peanut-growing region.
Main street in Kaolack (Senegal), Kaolack, 2018
Main street in Kaolack (Senegal) 2018 Kaolack, once a major center of Senegal's peanut trade and export economy, is pictured here along one of its main streets in 2018.
1930s · 1 photo
2010s · 2 photos