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Amazing Colorized Images From The 1890s

Take a look at these incredible colorized images from the 1890s. These are photochroms produced from black and white film negatives and are hosted by the Library of Congress. Click on the images to get a closer look!
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These old 1890s images are simply amazing. You’re looking at a series of photochroms, which are colorized images produced from black and white film negatives. Make sure you click on these images to see them in greater detail.

Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal and Basilica of St. Nicholas, Amsterdam

The great sluice, Amsterdam, Holland

Basilica of St. Nicholas in Amsterdam

Old Zÿds, the Kolk (canal), Amsterdam, Holland

Blue bridge and the Amstel River, Amsterdam

Source: Library of Congress

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