Someone a long time ago had an old-style camera and stopped to take a photograph. Not knowing that a hundred years later, they would be shared on Facebook and Howler to showcase some moments in Costa Rica History.

St. Josephs Cathedral at the end of the 19th century

Construction of the road to Heredia administration 1914-1917 Alfredo Gonzalez Book Costa Rica in Black and White

Ciudad Quesada 1920

Calle Real, later called Avenida Central. San Jose, 1868. One of the oldest photos of the capital, by photographer Eduardo Hoey. Rustic poles that can be seen were those of the telegraph.

Barrio la Dolorosa 1917 San Jose

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