36 Redditors Post Past Vs. Now Pictures, And They Will Make You Realize How Much Things Have Changed Through Time

There are also things that haven't changed much after all these years.

People love taking pictures because they allow us to capture memories. It is a way to keep moments alive forever and share them with others.

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Sometimes, a picture is worth a thousand words. These images help us tell a story or communicate our feelings when words are not enough.

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They can make us laugh, cry, or remember something we had forgotten. For some people, taking pictures is a way to document their lives and the things they have seen.

It is a way to share their experiences with others. For others, it is a way to capture a moment of beauty or showcase their skills.

Photos also allow for the preservation of history. It is through history that people learn from past mistakes and strive to do better in the future.

Old photos enable us to compare the changes that have occurred over time. Are things significantly better than before?

Has the situation worsened today? Pictures allow us to reflect on these questions and better understand the world we live in.

Overall, pictures play an important role in our lives. They help us communicate, document, preserve history, and reflect on the world around us.

Today, we will take a peek into history and compare scenes from the past to modern-day life. We have compiled some of the best photos from the Old Photos In Real Life subreddit.

1. Holland: 1982 vs. 2020

1. Holland: 1982 vs. 2020-Johnny-
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2. Nickelodeon Studios: '90s vs. Today

2. Nickelodeon Studios: '90s vs. Todayborshctbeet
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3. Robert White, a WWII veteran, returns to the area in Germany where he landed in March 1945.

He served as a paratrooper with the 17th Airborne Division.3. Robert White, a WWII veteran, returns to the area in Germany where he landed in March 1945.DiosMioMan2Report

4. Kowloon Walled City

4. Kowloon Walled CityNoYourself

5. Restored 1915 Pasadena Craftsman Home

Although this house was only 950 sqft, it took nearly two years to complete the renovations due to working with the Pasadena Historical Society and city permitting.5. Restored 1915 Pasadena Craftsman HomeViral-Eye

6. Japanese Mini Submarine: 1943 vs. 2021

6. Japanese Mini Submarine: 1943 vs. 2021ridjxn

7. Borodyanka, Ukraine: Before the War and After the War

7. Borodyanka, Ukraine: Before the War and After the WarViciousNakedMoleRat

8. Bhitargaon Temple in Kanpur, India: 1875 vs. 2011

Built in the 5th Century CE and renovated by the British in 1901, it is the oldest surviving brick structure in India.8. Bhitargaon Temple in Kanpur, India: 1875 vs. 20111NbSHXj3Report

9. A Family Farmhouse: 1912 vs. 2022

9. A Family Farmhouse: 1912 vs. 2022CodeE42

10. Wrocław: 1945 vs. 2022

10. Wrocław: 1945 vs. 2022bruheboo

11. Edinburgh, Scotland

11. Edinburgh, Scotlandicantfixtheliquids

12. Sequoia National Park's Tunnel Rock: 1952 vs. 2020

12. Sequoia National Park's Tunnel Rock: 1952 vs. 2020Eddielowfilthslayer

13. Chróstnik Palace in Poland: 2009 vs. 2021

13. Chróstnik Palace in Poland: 2009 vs. 2021Sexy_Ola_93

14. Ireland's Moore Hall: 1800s vs. Today

14. Ireland's Moore Hall: 1800s vs. TodayJamiegrrReport

15. Before and After the Big Dig in Boston

15. Before and After the Big Dig in Bostonredvelvet-cupcake

16. Shenandoah National Park: 1965 vs. 2020

16. Shenandoah National Park: 1965 vs. 2020yespleasetoast

17. Railway Station Located in Okhtyrka, Ukraine

17. Railway Station Located in Okhtyrka, UkraineIraStegnii

18. A Bridge That's More Than 3,000 Years Old.

The Arkadiko Bridge was built between 1300 and 1190 BCE, making it one of the oldest still-used arch bridges in existence. It was constructed on a road that linked Tiryns to Epidaurus and was part of a larger military road system.18. A Bridge That's More Than 3,000 Years Old.iamDB_Cooper

19. Worcester's First McDonald's: 1964 vs. 2021

19. Worcester's First McDonald's: 1964 vs. 2021Garchy

20. The Arch of Ctesiphon: 600 AD vs. Its Ruins in 2021

20. The Arch of Ctesiphon: 600 AD vs. Its Ruins in 2021RonRizzle

21. Newcastle Castle, UK: 1895 vs. 2022

21. Newcastle Castle, UK: 1895 vs. 2022pickindim_kmet

22. Clifton Rocks Railway in Bristol: 1905 vs. Today

22. Clifton Rocks Railway in Bristol: 1905 vs. TodayTogderNodger

23. Hope Plantation in Windsor, North Carolina: Before vs. After Restoration

23. Hope Plantation in Windsor, North Carolina: Before vs. After RestorationViral-Eye

24. Sas-Bahu Temple in Gwalior, India: 1869 vs. 2019

24. Sas-Bahu Temple in Gwalior, India: 1869 vs. 20191NbSHXj3

25. Bok Tower When It Was Being Built, a Past Photo, and What It Looks Like Today.

25. Bok Tower When It Was Being Built, a Past Photo, and What It Looks Like Today.Kickernick

26. Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, India: Second Century Plaque vs. A Recent Photo

26. Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, India: Second Century Plaque vs. A Recent PhotoPoppinToaster

27. Chernobyl Power Plant's Control Room: 1986 vs. Now

27. Chernobyl Power Plant's Control Room: 1986 vs. Now1NbSHXj3

28. New York City's Washington Square Arch

28. New York City's Washington Square Archchazwazzle

29. Panch Ratha Monument in Mahabalipuram, India: 1825 vs. Now

29. Panch Ratha Monument in Mahabalipuram, India: 1825 vs. Now1NbSHXj3

30. Edinburgh Princes Street: 1996 vs. Now

30. Edinburgh Princes Street: 1996 vs. NowScottish-cunt

31. Faroe Islands Hike

31. Faroe Islands HikePaulePeterson

32. Times Square: 1900 vs. 2021

32. Times Square: 1900 vs. 2021reeeeeeeeeetarded

33. Odessa, Ukraine: 1942 vs. Today

33. Odessa, Ukraine: 1942 vs. TodayHappyintexas

34. The Lincoln Memorial Prior to the Creation of the Reflecting Pool

34. The Lincoln Memorial Prior to the Creation of the Reflecting Pooldudewheresmycars

35. A Car in Japan: 1988 vs. 2021

35. A Car in Japan: 1988 vs. 2021noeku1t

36. Manhattan: 1931 vs. 2018

36. Manhattan: 1931 vs. 2018Scientiaetnatura065

Being Able to Compare Photos Taken Years Ago and Recently Is Truly Wonderful.

It shows us how much the world has progressed, and we also see things that haven't changed over the years.

This is one of the great things about pictures: they can show us how time changes everything and nothing all at once.

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