What Mississippi’s Cities Looked Like In The Past May Shock You. Jackson Especially.
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Daniella DiRienzo
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They say time changes everything, and Mississippi cities are no exception. From state landmarks to popular Main Streets, these photos are the perfect depiction of Mississippi’s transformation over the years.
A shot of the historically-significant city of Vicksburg in May of 1940.
Even in 1884, Natchez’s Main Street was thriving.
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Proclaimed "too beautiful to burn" by General Grant during the Civil War, Port Gibson’s beauty is still evident in this photo, which was taken in August of 1940.
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This photo of the capital city was taken on the corner of S. Jackson and E. Marion Ave. From the looks of the empty streets, it’s hard to imagine that this is now the most populated city in Mississippi.
In April of 1942, Hattiesburg residents lined the street to watch a parade, which was made up of the many tons of scrap metal and rubber that were collected during a salvage drive.
A shot of Clarksdale’s Alcazar Hotel, circa 1940.
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The Biloxi Yacht Club sure has changed since this photo was taken.
Residents filled the streets in Gulfport before Senator Pat Harrison’s funeral in June of 1941.
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A busy Tupelo Main Street in the early 1900s.
Meridian’s 22nd Avenue in the early part of the 20th century.
Taken in April of 1927, this photo depicts the true devastation that residents experienced during the Great Mississippi River Flood.
The octagonal cupola that tops the Yazoo County Courthouse is pretty much the only aspect of the notable structure that has remained the same since this photo was taken so many years ago.
What’d you think? Were you surprised by how much the state’s cities have changed?
For a more in depth look at Mississippi throughout the years, visit the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
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