Old photos of Nieuw Amsterdam
12 photographs of Nieuw Amsterdam, from 1947 to 1998 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.
1947
1998
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What the photos show
The 12 photographs of Nieuw Amsterdam on PlaceWas span 2 decades, from 1947 to 1998. 3 of them were taken before 1980; the other 9 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.
Places in Nieuw Amsterdam through time
Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.
Stories from Nieuw Amsterdam
What contributors wrote about these photographs.
1940s · 3 photos
1990s · 9 photos
