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Old photos of Montego Bay

12 photographs of Montego Bay, from 1905 to 2016 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.

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What the photos show

The 12 photographs of Montego Bay on PlaceWas span 3 decades, from 1905 to 2016. 2 of them were taken before 1980; the other 10 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.12 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 Montego Bay through time

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

Montego Bay Jamaica, Montego Bay — photos through time
Montego Bay Jamaica 12 photos · 1905–2016

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Montego Bay Jamaica, Montego Bay, 2009
Montego Bay Jamaica 2009 A 2009 view of Montego Bay, a coastal resort city on Jamaica's northern shore that developed into one of the island's major tourism centers in the 20th century.
Montego Bay East Photo Don Ramey Logan, Montego Bay, 2013
Montego Bay East Photo Don Ramey Logan 2013 The eastern part of Montego Bay, Jamaica's second-largest city, captured in a 2013 photograph showing the layout of this coastal town on the island's northern shore, a major hub for Caribbean cruise tourism.
Street in Montigo Bay Jamaica Photo Don Ramey Logan, Montego Bay, 2013
Street in Montigo Bay Jamaica Photo Don Ramey Logan 2013 A street scene in Montego Bay on Jamaica's northern coast, photographed in 2013, showing everyday urban life in a city whose economy has shifted from sugar production toward tourism over the past century.
Montego Bay Yacht Club Jamaica Photo Don Ramey Logan, Montego Bay, 2013
Montego Bay Yacht Club Jamaica Photo Don Ramey Logan 2013 The Montego Bay Yacht Club, a marina on Jamaica's northern coast, seen in a 2013 photograph documenting the boating facilities that serve this resort town along the island's tourism-driven north shore.
Historic Building Montego Bay Jamaica Photo Don Ramey Logan, Montego Bay, 2013
Historic Building Montego Bay Jamaica Photo Don Ramey Logan 2013 A historic building in Montego Bay, Jamaica, photographed in 2013 by Wikimedia contributor Don Ramey Logan, whose travel photography documents cityscapes across the Caribbean.
Montego Bay Sam Sharpe Photo Don Ramey Logan, Montego Bay, 2013
Montego Bay Sam Sharpe Photo Don Ramey Logan 2013 This photograph shows part of Montego Bay, Jamaica, near Sam Sharpe Square, named for National Hero Samuel Sharpe, who led the 1831-32 uprising against slavery on the island.
Montego Bay Photo Don Ramey Logan, Montego Bay, 2013
Montego Bay Photo Don Ramey Logan 2013 A 2013 view of Montego Bay, a port city on Jamaica's northwest coast long associated with the island's sugar trade and, more recently, with cruise tourism and beach resorts.
Montego Bay - Sam Sharpe Memorial, Montego Bay, 2016
Montego Bay - Sam Sharpe Memorial 2016 A memorial to Samuel Sharpe in Montego Bay, Jamaica, honoring the Baptist preacher who led the 1831-32 slave uprising known as the Baptist War. Photographed in 2016.
1900s · 2 photos
2000s · 3 photos
2010s · 7 photos