Same buildings - then and now...


	Same buildings - then and now...

hitchhiker08

5-12-2008 1:11 AM

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structures, infrastructure development, usa, us, canada, france, buildings

hitchhiker08 says:

If you have the time to click through, there's an entire collection of pics from Canada, France, UK and US. Truly nostalgic!

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5-12-2008 5:47 AM

alanocu

great find! thank you!

5-12-2008 6:52 AM

mona

awesome - ranging from fascinating to awe-inspiring to unimaginable!

5-12-2008 9:14 AM

skwirlinator

I think this is cool.

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