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46 Fascinating ‘Old-Time Photos’ That Show You Just How Much The World Has Changed

Taking a photo has never been easier than it is today. You can swipe up on your cell phone, snap hundreds of pics in only a few minutes and almost instantly upload them online for others to see. And while the convenience and accessibility of being able to document our lives is amazing, knowing how much work it took to develop film in the past makes photos from a century ago even more special.

One page that is dedicated to celebrating photography from history is Old-Time Photos on Facebook. This account shares digitized versions of photos from the late 1800s all the way up to the 1980s. So enjoy scrolling through these historical pics, pandas, and be sure to upvote the ones that you’re glad were captured decades, or perhaps even a century, ago. And keep reading to find a conversation with Ed Padmore, founder of Vintage Photo Lab!

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#1

Tricycle Gang In Brooklyn. New York City (1930s)

Tricycle Gang In Brooklyn. New York City (1930s)

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#2

A Portrait Of Hollow Horn Bear, A Man From The Brulé Native American Tribe. 1907

A Portrait Of Hollow Horn Bear, A Man From The Brulé Native American Tribe. 1907

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#3

Lota Cheek, Winner Of A NYC Beauty Contest In 1922

Lota Cheek, Winner Of A NYC Beauty Contest In 1922

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#4

A Skateboarder Zipping Through Central Park In The 1960s

A Skateboarder Zipping Through Central Park In The 1960s

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#5

Farmhouse Kitchen, Ireland, 1910

Farmhouse Kitchen, Ireland, 1910

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#6

Teenage Sisters Gertrude And Ursula Falke. Germany, 1906

Teenage Sisters Gertrude And Ursula Falke. Germany, 1906

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#7

A Beautiful Couple From 163 Years Ago!

A Beautiful Couple From 163 Years Ago!

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#8

This Bride And Groom Were Photographed In The 1860s

This Bride And Groom Were Photographed In The 1860s

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#9

This Farmhouse Once Stood In Manhattan Where 84th Street And Broadway Now Cross. (1879)

This Farmhouse Once Stood In Manhattan Where 84th Street And Broadway Now Cross. (1879)

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#10

Natalie Wood (1950s)

Natalie Wood (1950s)

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#11

King George Vi Of England Enjoying A Slide, 1925

King George Vi Of England Enjoying A Slide, 1925

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#12

A Smartly Dressed Lady From Kentucky, C.1900

A Smartly Dressed Lady From Kentucky, C.1900

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#13

Unbelievably Stunning Couple (Love How Their Hands Are Clasped Together), 1960s

Unbelievably Stunning Couple (Love How Their Hands Are Clasped Together), 1960s

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#14

Settler Family On The American Prairie In The 1880s

Settler Family On The American Prairie In The 1880s

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#15

A Cowgirl From The 1880s

A Cowgirl From The 1880s

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#16

A Japanese Woman Carrying Her Children In A Bucket On Her Head, Japan 1900s

A Japanese Woman Carrying Her Children In A Bucket On Her Head, Japan 1900s

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#17

A Young Jimmy Carter Working As A Nuclear Engineer In The Us Navy In 1948

A Young Jimmy Carter Working As A Nuclear Engineer In The Us Navy In 1948

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#18

Three Sisters, 1926, Portrait By James Van Der Zee

Three Sisters, 1926, Portrait By James Van Der Zee

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#19

Men In Harlem Gather In Front Of A Shop To Listen To The Radio, 1940

Men In Harlem Gather In Front Of A Shop To Listen To The Radio, 1940

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#20

Young Girl During The Great Depression, 1930s

Young Girl During The Great Depression, 1930s

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#21

Wilt Chamberlain At 17. 1954

Wilt Chamberlain At 17. 1954

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#22

A Mother And Her Eight Sons, All Served, All Came Home

A Mother And Her Eight Sons, All Served, All Came Home

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#23

San Francisco (1960)

San Francisco (1960)

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#24

The Opening Of The Eiffel Tower During The 1889 World’s Fair

The Opening Of The Eiffel Tower During The 1889 World’s Fair

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Thrill-Seeking Diver Jumps Down Extreme Waterslide, Ignoring The Strict Ban For Women

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The Hindenburg Floating Past The Empire State Building In 1936

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#26

A Cable Worker During The Construction Of The Empire State Building

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#27

Behind The Scenes Photos From The Making Of The First Godzilla Movie, 1954

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#28

John Candy And Dan Aykroyd Together On The Set Of The Great Outdoors In 1987

John Candy And Dan Aykroyd Together On The Set Of The Great Outdoors In 1987

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#29

Handsome Man From The Late 1800s

Handsome Man From The Late 1800s

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#30

Residents Of West Berlin Show Their Children To Their Grandparents Living In East Berlin, 1961

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#31

The Great North Dakota Blizzard Of 1966

The Great North Dakota Blizzard Of 1966

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#32

Harley-Davidson School For Motorcycle Mechanics, 1917

Harley-Davidson School For Motorcycle Mechanics, 1917

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#33

Miss Mary Mccandlish, 1840s

Miss Mary Mccandlish, 1840s

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#34

Taken In 1924, Some Friends Enjoy Riding In This New Car, Which Could Travel At Mammoth Speeds Of Up To 25mph

Taken In 1924, Some Friends Enjoy Riding In This New Car, Which Could Travel At Mammoth Speeds Of Up To 25mph

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“Ma’am I Live Here”: Woman Refuses To Back Out Of Driveway, Learns A Lesson The Hard Way

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#35

Rare Photo Showing Niagara Falls Completely Frozen Over In The Year 1911

Rare Photo Showing Niagara Falls Completely Frozen Over In The Year 1911

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#36

A Family During The Great Depression

A Family During The Great Depression

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#37

Charging An Electric Car In The Garage, 1911

Charging An Electric Car In The Garage, 1911

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#38

Department Store Workers, On Their Lunch Break, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 1900

Department Store Workers, On Their Lunch Break, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 1900

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Woman In Pants Going For A Bike Ride, 1897

Woman In Pants Going For A Bike Ride, 1897

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#40

People Relaxing In The Sunshine During June Of 1922

People Relaxing In The Sunshine During June Of 1922

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Woman Packinghouse Worker From Tennessee With Three Of Her Four Children Eating Supper Of Fried Potatoes And Cornbread And Canned Milk. Belle Glade, Florida

Woman Packinghouse Worker From Tennessee With Three Of Her Four Children Eating Supper Of Fried Potatoes And Cornbread And Canned Milk. Belle Glade, Florida

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#42

Cowboys Enjoy Drinks At The Equity Bar In Old Tascosa, Texas, 1907

Cowboys Enjoy Drinks At The Equity Bar In Old Tascosa, Texas, 1907

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#43

One Of The Oldest Person To Have Been Photographed In 1840-1850

One Of The Oldest Person To Have Been Photographed In 1840-1850

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#44

This Giant Sequoia Tree Was Estimated To Be Over 2600 Years Old When It Was Cut Down In The 1890s

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Gentleman Lighting A Street Lamp In Paris, 1905

Gentleman Lighting A Street Lamp In Paris, 1905

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One Of The Last Photos Of Charlie Chaplin Taken In 1977

One Of The Last Photos Of Charlie Chaplin Taken In 1977

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I'm a Visual Editor at Bored Panda since 2017. I've searched through a multitude of images to create over 2000 diverse posts on a wide range of topics. I love memes, funny, and cute stuff, but I'm also into social issues topics. Despite my background in communication, my heart belongs to visual media, especially photography. When I'm not at my desk, you're likely to find me in the streets with my camera, checking out cool exhibitions, watching a movie at the cinema or just chilling with a coffee in a cozy place

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Howdy, I'm Adelaide! I'm originally from Texas, but after graduating from university with an acting degree, I relocated to sunny Los Angeles for a while. I then got a serious bite from the travel bug and found myself moving to Sweden and England before settling in Lithuania about two years ago. I'm passionate about animal welfare, sustainability and eating delicious food. But as you can see, I cover a wide range of topics including drama, internet trends and hilarious memes. I can easily be won over with a Seinfeld reference, vegan pastry or glass of fresh cold brew. And during my free time, I can usually be seen strolling through a park, playing tennis or baking something tasty.

Howdy, I'm Adelaide! I'm originally from Texas, but after graduating from university with an acting degree, I relocated to sunny Los Angeles for a while. I then got a serious bite from the travel bug and found myself moving to Sweden and England before settling in Lithuania about two years ago. I'm passionate about animal welfare, sustainability and eating delicious food. But as you can see, I cover a wide range of topics including drama, internet trends and hilarious memes. I can easily be won over with a Seinfeld reference, vegan pastry or glass of fresh cold brew. And during my free time, I can usually be seen strolling through a park, playing tennis or baking something tasty.

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