The world’s most iconic landmarks are a big draw for tourists from around the world. But these historical landmarks are not just tourist attractions, they often serve as a milestone in history or a remarkable event in time.
Photographers love landmarks, especially the challenge to capture it differently from all the average angles and classic shots. Even when these iconic landmarks were build, photographers couldn’t resist to capture it forever. We are glad that they did, because it gives us awesome insights.
Here, below are 20 of the world’s most famous landmarks, pictured before they were finished.
1. Washington Monument, ca. 1860
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Library of Congress |
2. U.S. Capitol Building, 1861
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Library Of Congress |
3. The Statue of Liberty, 1885
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Wikimedia Commons |
4. The Eiffel Tower, 1888
Public Domain |
5. Tower Bridge, London, 1892
Public Domain |
6. Flatiron Building, 1902
Library Of Congress |
7. Manhattan Bridge, 1909
Library of Congress |
8. Lincoln Memorial, 1920
The U.S. National Archives |
9. Chrysler Building, 1930
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10. Christ The Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, 1931
Creative Commons |
11. The Empire State Building, 1931
Lewis Wickes Hine / New York Public Library |
12. Hoover Dam, 1932
Library of Congress |
13. Mount Rushmore, 1933
U.S. National Park Service |
14. The Golden Gate Bridge, 1936
Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District |
15. The Atomium, 1958
The Observist |
16. Sydney Opera House, ca. 1960
Cultural Collections |
17. Space Needle, 1961
Seattle Municipal Archives |
18. Gateway Arch, St. Louis, 1965
AP |
19. World Trade Center, 1970
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New York Times |