18 Then And Now Photos Of Colorado

Since joining the Union in 1876, the Centennial State has been a beacon of change and advancement. Wanna see for yourself? Check out these 18 “then and now” pictures that show just how much Colorado has changed in size, technology and even fashion!

1.) Ouray

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Wikimedia Commons Circa 1901 & 2010

2.) Skiing in Winter Park

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Flickr/Chris Brooks Circa 1962 & 2014

3.) Lookout Mountain

Flickr/Greg Younger

Flickr/Ligoweth Circa 1958 & 2011

4.) Denver Railroads

Flickr/Insomnia Cured Here

Flickr/Loco Steve (Denver, South Park & Pacific) Circa late 1800’s & 2010

5.) Colorado State Capitol

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Wikimedia Commons Circa 1972 & 2007

6.) Fort Collins

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Flickr/David Kingham Circa late 1800’s & 2009

7.) Red Rocks Amphitheatre

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Wikimedia Commons Circa 1966 & 2013

8.) Georgetown Loop

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Wikimedia Commons Circa 1885 & 2002

9.) Mesa Verde Cliff Palace

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Wikimedia Commons Circa 1891 & 2006

Where do you see the most change in Colorado?

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Circa 1901 & 2010

Flickr/Greg Younger

Flickr/Chris Brooks

Circa 1962 & 2014

Flickr/Ligoweth

Circa 1958 & 2011

Flickr/Insomnia Cured Here

Flickr/Loco Steve

(Denver, South Park & Pacific) Circa late 1800’s & 2010

Circa 1972 & 2007

Flickr/David Kingham

Circa late 1800’s & 2009

Circa 1966 & 2013

Circa 1885 & 2002

Circa 1891 & 2006

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