It’s AMAZING how much Alabama has changed over the years. Many buildings are still standing, while others are left in ruins. Some towns have grown in size over the years, while others have become ghost towns. Listed below are 9 “Then and Now” photos showcasing how much Alabama has changed over the years.

  1. Old Capitol Building, Tuscaloosa, 1890

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Old Capitol Building Ruins, Tuscaloosa, 2010

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  1. Birmingham Skyline, 1916

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Birmingham Skyline, 2002

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  1. Fort Morgan, 1864

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Fort Morgan, 2008

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  1. Court Square, Montgomery, 1906

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Court Square, Montgomery, 2009

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  1. Forks of Cypress, Florence, 1935

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Forks of Cypress Ruins, Florence, 2010

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  1. State Capitol Building, Montgomery, 1906

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State Capitol Building, Montgomery, 2010

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  1. Downtown Greensboro, 1930s

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Downtown Greensboro, 2010

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  1. Old University of Alabama Observatory, Tuscaloosa, 1936

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Frederick R. Maxwell Hall (former observatory), Tuscaloosa, Today

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  1. Schiffman Building (far right), Birthplace of Tallulah Bankhead, Huntsville, 1898

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Schiffman Building, Birthplace of Tallulah Bankhead, Huntsville, 2009

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