Looking back at old photographs is always a fascinating experience. Ebbing between nostalgic and sentimental, old pictures remind us of how far we’ve come. Luckily for us in Virginia, there are countless photos that document the evolution of our great state. The following photographs document landmarks in Virginia as they appeared over 100 years ago. Take note of all that’s changed, and all that still remains the same in the following photos and illustrations from the early twentieth century:

1. Saint Andrew's School, early 1900s.
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2. A survey ship from USC&GS, Norfolk, 1916.
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3. St. John's Church, Richmond, 1901
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4. The Confederate Monument at Hollywood Cemetery, 1902.
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5. Potomac Aqueduct Bridge, 1902.
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6. Yorktown Harbor, 1903
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7. A postcard from the Lynchburg Union Depot, 1903.
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8. College of William and Mary, 1903.
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9. Main Street, Richmond, 1905.
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10. Fort Monroe, 1907.
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11. A hunting party in Norfolk, 1907.
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12. Roswell Plantation, Gloucester County, 1907.
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What are your thoughts about these pictures taken in the early 1900s in Virginia? Do you recognize many of these landmarks? Be sure to let us know! For related content, you’ll want to check out 14 Of The Oldest Photos Ever Taken In Virginia.

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