Old photos of Manila
40 photographs of Manila, from 1913 to 2025 — 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 40 photographs of Manila on PlaceWas span 3 decades, from 1913 to 2025. 18 of them were taken before 1980; the other 22 are recent views of the same streets and landmarks.4 spots were photographed more than once, so you can compare the same street, square or building across the years.39 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 Manila through time
Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.
Stories from Manila
What contributors wrote about these photographs.
1910s · 18 photos
2010s · 19 photos
· showing 12, all 19 on the map ↗
2020s · 3 photos
