Old photos of Luanda
11 photographs of Luanda, from 1884 to 2019 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.
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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 11 photographs of Luanda on PlaceWas span 4 decades, from 1884 to 2019. 3 of them were taken before 1980; the other 8 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.11 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 Luanda through time
Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.
Stories from Luanda
What contributors wrote about these photographs.
1880s · 1 photo
1940s · 1 photo
1960s · 1 photo
2010s · 8 photos
