Then And Now

History from two Perspectives

Have you ever wondered what Santa Monica looked like in the past compared to a more recent time? 

Take a journey into the past and compare several locations from Santa Monica, from store fronts, buildings, malls and more.

Come back often to see more Then & Now photos here or come into the Museum to use our interactive feature found in our A Town in the Arts exhibition room.

Fisher-Swartz Lumber Company

1935 / 2016

Santa Monica Business District

1938 / 2016

Businesses on Wilshire Boulevard

1939 / 2016

Whitman’s Shoe Store

1940 / 2016

Santa Monica Ford

1951 / 2016

Vons Market & See’s Candies

1940 / 2016

1311 Wilshire Blvd.

Claude R. Short Dodge Plymouth Dealership

1950 / 2017

J.C.Penny Company

1949 / 2016

See’s Candies Store

1944 / 2016