Old photos of San Juan
15 photographs of San Juan, from 1911 to 2018 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.
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What the photos show
The 15 photographs of San Juan on PlaceWas span 4 decades, from 1911 to 2018. 11 of them were taken before 1980; the other 4 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.15 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 San Juan through time
Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.
Stories from San Juan
What contributors wrote about these photographs.
1910s · 10 photos
1930s · 1 photo
2000s · 1 photo
2010s · 3 photos