First Photographs - Part 06

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City of London in 1890
City of London in 1890
City of London in 1890
This image of King Street East is part of a set of photos taken in 1856 to reinforce Toronto's attempt to become the capital of Canada.
Around 1866, Italian-British photographer Felice Beato took this panoramic photo of Edo, now Tokyo. Taken from Atagoyama Hill, it gives a comprehensive view of the city, which has changed drastically throughout history due to natural disasters and wars.