Old photos of Quito
26 photographs of Quito, from 1892 to 2024 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.
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What the photos show
The 26 photographs of Quito on PlaceWas span 5 decades, from 1892 to 2024. 2 of them were taken before 1980; the other 24 are recent views of the same streets and landmarks.3 spots were photographed more than once, so you can compare the same street, square or building across the years.26 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 Quito through time
Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.
Stories from Quito
What contributors wrote about these photographs.
1890s · 1 photo
1950s · 1 photo
2000s · 5 photos
2010s · 17 photos
· showing 12, all 17 on the map ↗
2020s · 2 photos
