Historical Photos Of The World’s Most Iconic Landmarks Before They Were Finished
The world’s most iconic landmarks are a big draw for tourists from around the world. But these historical landmarks are not just tourist attractions, they often serve as a milestone in history or a remarkable event in time.
Washington Monument, ca. 1860
Library of Congress
Photographers love landmarks, especially the challenge to capture it differently from all the average angles and classic shots. Even when these iconic landmarks were build, photographers couldn’t resist to capture it forever. We are glad that they did, because it gives us awesome insights.
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U.S. Capitol Building, 1861
Library of Congress
The Statue of Liberty, 1885
Wikimedia Commons
The Eiffel Tower, 1888
Public Domain
Tower Bridge, London, 1892
Public Domain
Flatiron Building, 1902
Library Of Congress
Manhattan Bridge, 1909
Library Of Congress
Lincoln Memorial, 1920
The U.S. National Archives
Chrysler Building, 1930
AP
Christ The Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, 1931
Creative Commons
The Empire State Building, 1931
Lewis Wickes Hine / New York Public Library
Hoover Dam, 1932
Library Of Congress
Mount Rushmore, 1933
U.S. National Park Service
The Golden Gate Bridge, 1936
Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
The Atomium, 1958
The Observist
Sydney Opera House, ca. 1960
Cultural Collections
Space Needle, 1961
Seattle Municipal Archives
Gateway Arch, St. Louis, 1965
AP
World Trade Center, 1970
New York Times
