"Then and Now" Pictures and Stories of The Gettysburg Battlefield

​​As I visit Gettysburg almost daily it was William Frassanito's exceptional book Gettysburg A Journey In Time that changed how I look at the landscape of Gettysburg. Stone walls, boulders and rocks and the lay of the land take on a different meaning. These features are now landmarks to be used today to locate historic locations recorded in photographs as well as postcards. To me it is a thrill to rediscover a location that was photographed many years ago. When finding the location of these photographs one can see the changes or limited changes in the landscape. Walls have collapsed or have become lower, trees have grown or fallen and other changes in the landscape show us how the battlefield has evolved. Or find where historic people have stood and walked the battlefield. Take a few minutes and compare the "Then and Now" of Gettysburg. 

I wish to share with you some of these "Then" historic images and the "Now" photographs so you can see the changes for yourself. See the drop down for new places and also see the drop down for many "Then and Now's" I placed on my original site Gettysburg Sculptures.com.

Click on the picture below to see the "Then and Now."

The Wheatfield saw hard fighting on July 2, 1863. Compare today to this vintage postcard.

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This early postcard taken on West Confederate Avenue looks very similar to the view we have today. A few additions such as the North Carolina Memorial have added to the battlefield. Take a look how things have changed.

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The Oak Ridge Tower is only half the size it was when originally constructed. Also there was a souvenir stand located across from the tower. We were able to find the original entrance to the stand so take a look.  

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This link will take you to my original "Then and Now" site at Gettysburg Sculptures.  

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