Researchers at Rutgers University have created an interactive tool to document and archive historical photos of different urban areas across America. The Harlem section is fascinating, offering photos of different neighborhoods in this ever-changing section of Manhattan. Because there are pictures taken from the same spot over a span of two decades, there is a lot to see and explore; plus, you can use the built-in map to explore different neighborhoods.

Even a cursory glance makes one thing clear: Harlem has transformed. A mixture of civic pride, urban development projects, government funding, and real estate speculation has completely transformed the neighborhood. This tells us a couple of things: 1. Stereotypes about Harlem that were born out of the 70s and 80s have nothing to do with the area today, and 2. Manhattan is an ever-changing landscape. There’s no way to know how the city will continue to change in 10 years.

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