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Taking a Look at Tokyo in 1905: Stunning Photos from 110 Years Ago

Check out these incredible photos of Tokyo from 110 years ago! Take a look at the stunning images from 1905 and discover the history of this city.
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Have you wondered what Tokyo looked like 110 years ago? Take a look at this great series of photos from 1905.

View down Tokyo street with cable cars in center background

Source: Library of Congress

View down center of Tokyo street with cable car tracks in foreground, buildings and people in background.

Source: Library of Congress

Photographs shows people standing on side of street watching theater production in the Asakusa district of Tokyo, Japan.

Source: Library of Congress

Theatre St., during celebration of fall of Port Arthur, Tokio [sic[, Japan

Source: Library of Congress

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