PRINTBefore/After
Like Vox, Columbia has had a number of makeovers. These pictures prove no matter how the city's face changes, the song remains the same.
May 15, 2008 | 12:00 a.m. CST
For our 10th anniversary, we wanted to create a visual representation of the passing of time: a concrete depiction of how change occurs — or doesn’t. We scoured over past issues of Vox for iconic pictures. Then we sent photographers to some of these favorite Columbia landmarks to see how they’d fared since they were last featured.
We wondered which would win out: The old adage about the ravages of time? Would Bob Dylan claim victory with “The times, they are a-changin’”? Or would it be that unavoidable cliché — the more things change, the more they stay the same?
We’ll let you decide. V
The Blue Note
Then:
Now:
Still rockin’
For 25 years The Blue Note has rocked and rolled Columbia. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. The classic facade of The Blue Note has seen hundreds of thousands of concertgoers over the years and withstood the sonic poundings of artists ranging from Willie Nelson.
The District
Then:
Now:
So over the overhangs
The corner of Broadway and Ninth streets serves as a lynchpin for one of the busiest parts of downtown. Gone are predominantly white signs, replaced with more uniform blue ones. Also gone is the stone overhang that protruded over the Copeland Law Firm building. Make way for progress.
Speakers Circle
Then:
Now:
Speak your mind
Speakers Circle in front of Ellis Library has always been a place where people of all colors, creeds and orientations have been able to voice their concerns on any and everything. Be thankful it hasn’t changed too much. God forbid we don’t get a little Brother Jed in our lives.
MKT Trail
Then:
Now:
Bridging the gap of time
Look on a sunny day and you’re likely to find many Columbians on the MKT Trail. The trail provides walkers, runners and bikers with beautiful scenery and a breath of fresh air. Whether it’s winter or spring, the trail is a great getaway from the bustling downtown.
