16 Then And Now Photos In Illinois That Show Just How Much It Has Changed
Compared to countries across the world, the United States is relatively young. Illinois is no exception. But while we are relatively “young,” many things have changed simply due to new technology, population moves, etc. We’re taking a look at 16 then and now photos across Illinois which show the progress our great state has made:
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Here it is in 1968.
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And today.
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Back in 1952.
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And today.
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1950.
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And today.
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The scene back in 1949.
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And today.
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These postcards were manufactured in Germany in 1906.
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And Lovers Leap as it stands today.
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Vintage shot--pre-construction.
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And today!
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Picture was taken in 1975.
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And today...a beautiful night shot.
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Photo taken around 1950.
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And today!
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