Then And Now *Part 1*-3/23/07

I have been doing alot of research on the history of my city Attleboro, Ma. I thought it might be kind of neat to bring some historical photos I found online to life in the present day. I talked it over with a few Abandoned Dreams members and they both thought it was a cool idea so I decided to run with it. This is going to be a multi-series event kind of thing. I shot these after finding my first few sets of historical photos. There will be more to come. Consider this a history lesson from a dumb asshole with too much free time on his hands. As much as I would like to credit the original artists and photographers, the best I can do is credit the site I found the photos on.
All historical photos in this post are from WWW.Attleboro.ORG
-PunkUE Out.



The arch train bridge at Monument Square

Another old photo of the same bridge

The modern day arched train bridge at Monument Square



Second Congregational Church
Another historical photo of the Second Congregational Church

One more for shits and giggles


Lets warp back to 2007

Side of Second Congregational Church
Back of Second Congregational Church


East Eagle Academy back then

Nowadays
Home of the Attleboro Historic Preservation Society
Side of the East Eagle Academy
Pretty Pillars

Backside


School House Hill as it once was


Pano of present day School House Hill. Click for larger view

Masonic Temple back in the day

As it stands today
And another one
Front door to the temple
Front view
Cute backside


Historic Y.M.C.A.
Postcard from Attleboro Y.M.C.A.

Its a little bigger now
Mind, Body, and Spirit huh?
Looking Up

Front Door


Old Ingraham Building


Still stands tall
I feel bad for the window washer guy

Big

Maybe a little expanded


The Armory when gas was cheap..hehe silly horsies


Some color

One more from the past


The Armory-2007


Thats alotta bricks dude

Front left


Right side

Left side

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Dude, I have had this idea for years, I guess great minds really do think alike! Hit me up on the weekends if you still need a "computer bitch" or any help, logos, etc. TTYL


Crys

Ryan Ademan said...

Bwow Chikka WowwoW, Sweet. I might need some company sometime. Or even just someone to help find historic images. Its alot tougher than it sounds, but I'm gonna be working with a guy at the industrial museum soon for more.

CopySix said...

Hey PunkUE -
Absolutely wonderful ! !
A few weeks ago, I was evaluating whether I would be able to have the resources (historical) to do a similar multi-post entry.
Excellent project !
Looking forward to future postings.

~ CopySix
www.UrbExBarrie.Blogspot.com