Old Photos In Real Life: 25 Pics That Show How Much Time Affects Everything

Human history is fascinating. We firmly believe that only a solid grasp of history can help us avoid repeating the mistakes of the past and lead to a better future for everyone. And there’s nothing like a direct comparison to really show us how much time have changed things. It's also a great way to see how far humans have progressed through the years. After all, we went from having the first flight to the moon in merely 60 years.
The ‘Old Photos In Real Life’ subreddit is a celebration of the contrast between the past and modern life. The page features photos from both the past and present, comparing them side by side in order for everyone to truly get how deep some of the changes go over the decades.
Without further ado, here are 25 pictures that show how much time affects pretty much everything.

#1 Holland, 82-2020

Source: -Johnny-

#2 Here’s a wonderful 1915 Pasadena craftsman located in bunglsow heaven that I had the pleasure of purchasing and restoring a few years back. although this house was only 950 sqft it took nearly 2 years to complete the renovations due to working with the Pasadena historical society and city permitting

Source: Viral-Eye

#3 Chróstnik Palace 2009 vs. 2021. Chróstnik, Lubin County, Poland.

Source: Sexy_Ola_93

#4 Edinburgh, Scotland

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#5 Borodyanka, Ukraine – Before The War And Today

Source: ViciousNakedMoleRat

#6 Railway Station In Okhtyrka, Ukraine

Source: IraStegnii

#7 Tunnel Rock At Sequoia National Park, 1952 And 2020

Source: Eddielowfilthslayer

#8 Moore Hall, Ireland, 1800s vs. Today

Source: Jamiegrr

#9 For The First Time In 76 Years, Wwii Veteran Robert White Stands In The Vicinity In Which He Landed After Jumping Into Germany In March Of 1945. He Was As A Paratrooper With The 17th Airborne Division.

Source: DiosMioMan2

#10 Odessa, Ukraine 1942- And Today

Source: Happyintexas

#11 Bhitargaon Temple, Kanpur, India. 1875 And 2011. Built in 5th Century Ce And Renovated By British In 1901. It's The Oldest Surviving Brick Structure In India

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#12 Newcastle Castle, UK - 1895 To 2022

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#13 A 3.300-year-old chariot bridge is still in use today. the Arkadiko bridge was built between 1300 and 1190 bce, making it one of the oldest still-used arch bridges still in existence.

Source: iamDB_Cooper

#14 The monstrosity that was the Kowloon Walled City

Source: NoYourself

#15 Washington Square Arch In NYC

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#16 The Arch Of Ctesiphon As It May Have Appeared In 600ad. Compared To Its Remaining Ruins Today In Iraq

Source: RonRizzle

#17 Before And After Boston's Big Dig, 1980s vs. Now

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#18 Wrocław 1945 And 2022

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#19 Same Car 1988 vs. 2021, Somewhere In Japan

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#20 Circa 1803 Hope Plantation, Windsor, North Carolina Before And After Restoration

Source: Viral-Eye

#21 Captured Japanese Mini Submarine In The Aleutian Islands, 1943 And 2021

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#22 Panch Ratha Monument, Mahabalipuram, India. Monolithic Temples Sculptured From Granite Rocks Between 630 - 668 Ce. 1825 Sketch By J. Braddock J. Gantz And Now. It's A Unesco World Heritage Site

Source: 1NbSHXj3

#23 The Mahabodhi Temple At Bodh Gaya, India, As Seen From A Second Century Plaque And How It Looks Like Today

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#24 Unknowingly Captured The Same Image In 2020 That My Dad Took On Vacation Back In 1965 - Shenandoah Np

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#25 Chernobyl Power Plant Control Room In 1986 And Now

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