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
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| Public Domain |
5. Tower Bridge, London, 1892
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| Public Domain |
6. Flatiron Building, 1902
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| Library Of Congress |
7. Manhattan Bridge, 1909
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| Library of Congress |
8. Lincoln Memorial, 1920
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| The U.S. National Archives |
9. Chrysler Building, 1930
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| AP |
10. Christ The Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, 1931
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| Creative Commons |
11. The Empire State Building, 1931
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| Lewis Wickes Hine / New York Public Library |
12. Hoover Dam, 1932
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| Library of Congress |
13. Mount Rushmore, 1933
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| U.S. National Park Service |
14. The Golden Gate Bridge, 1936
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| Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District |
15. The Atomium, 1958
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| The Observist |
16. Sydney Opera House, ca. 1960
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| Cultural Collections |
17. Space Needle, 1961
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| Seattle Municipal Archives |
18. Gateway Arch, St. Louis, 1965
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| AP |
19. World Trade Center, 1970
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