L
lawsond
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Amazing stuff.
Obviously, many of the "before" pics look better than the "after". But I was surprised by how many "afters" looked improved - especially in the near west/waterfront area.
Some of those early pics looked spooky and apocalyptic...coal blackened nightmares. The black and white may have added to that I guess. The Victorians had great architecture but living and working conditions for most people were pretty nasty.
Obviously, many of the "before" pics look better than the "after". But I was surprised by how many "afters" looked improved - especially in the near west/waterfront area.
Some of those early pics looked spooky and apocalyptic...coal blackened nightmares. The black and white may have added to that I guess. The Victorians had great architecture but living and working conditions for most people were pretty nasty.