Old photos of Philadelphia
13 photographs of Philadelphia, from 1920 to 2022 — 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 13 photographs of Philadelphia on PlaceWas span 4 decades, from 1920 to 2022. 3 of them were taken before 1980; the other 10 are recent views of the same streets and landmarks.2 spots were 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 Philadelphia through time
Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.
Stories from Philadelphia
What contributors wrote about these photographs.
1920s · 1 photo
1960s · 2 photos
2010s · 9 photos
2020s · 1 photo
