American Cities, Then and Now

America is a young country, but that doesn’t mean it lacks history. In the last 100 years alone, so much has changed. Cities have grown much larger, taller and more robust, evolving into thriving cultural centers welcoming millions of visitors each year.

We’ve pulled together “then and now” photos of some of the biggest and most popular cities in the United States, so you can see just how far we’ve come. With “then” images showcasing life around 1919 compared to modern day, see for yourself how much we have grown – and yet, how much we remain the same.

Then: San Francisco, California

Now: San Francisco, California

Then: Miami Beach, Florida

Now: Miami Beach, Florida

Then: Honolulu, Hawaii

Now: Honolulu, Hawaii

Then: Chicago, Illinois

Now: Chicago, Illinois

Then: Boston, Massachusetts

Now: Boston, Massachusetts

Then: Cincinnati, Ohio

Now: Cincinnati, Ohio

Then: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Now: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Then: Washington DC

Now: Washington DC

Then: Seattle, Washington

Now: Seattle, Washington

Then: Austin, Texas

Now: Austin, Texas

Then: Baltimore, Maryland

Now: Baltimore, Maryland

Then: Las Vegas, Nevada

Now: Las Vegas, Nevada

Then: Los Angeles, California

Now: Los Angeles, California

Then: Atlanta, Georgia

Now: Atlanta, Georgia

Then: New York City, New York

Now: New York City, New York

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