Baguio: The Past Meets the Present Photo Gallery by Russel Ariola at pbase.com

Baguio: The Past Meets the Present

A side by side comparison of Baguio then and now. Its a 43 year gap. Older pictures came courtesy of William Fabianic. They were taken in 1962. This gallery is far from complete. Im still trying to acquire much older pictures.Please choose size of picture at the bottom. Depends on your browser setting it might be too small or too large. Enjoy

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leander		28-Apr-2009 02:03
its better in 1962 than today,,now we can see how baguio is now in trouble because of garbage that we can see everywhere,rivers that are clean during the old days but now its very dirty,,to all the officials of baguio support our beloved baguio,support also the name of baguio think of what do we do to make baguio nice..do not think of how you become rich...to all people,you,me everyone protect our city..mother earth for the next generation...

Julie Anne Villena-Damasig		17-Aug-2008 09:38
Julie Anne Villena-Damasig Baguio pictures will always be the best...especially of the old...I hope pictures will keep on coming...!!! Mr. Ellery Layson, were you from batch 82 of UPCBHS?...please keep in touch...we've been searching for you...we have a yahoo group...UPCBHS 82...if not, email me at earlanne2002@yahoo.com...we're all looking forward to hear from you!!! Its been two decades!!!

Russel Ariola		10-Aug-2007 07:52
Thanks for the comment Ibaloi. Alot of people seem interested in seeing more old and new baguio. Unless I acquire some old photos I think the only thing I can do is take pictures of the highly urbanized present Baguio. Glad you enjoyed

ibaloi1979		10-Aug-2007 06:01
I will be visiting this site regularly to check for new additions. Great work.They bring back good memories. Thanks, Russel.

Guest		06-Jun-2007 03:49
nostalgic indeed...I remember the "original" Baguio way back then....Pine scented air, Traffic free, pedestrian traffic free, pollution free, old-timers donning g-strings with matching coat...ahhhhh those where the days

Russel Ariola		18-Dec-2006 04:41
Thanks Lea, My fan club? Im sorry my daughter beat you to it :) Glad you enjoyed it

Princess-Lea		18-Dec-2006 02:58
great concept russ !!! you're preserving history here. can I be pres of ur fan club? :D thanks for the awesome pics. It was a nice visit that stirred a lot of good feelings with this baguiogal.

Russel Ariola		01-Feb-2006 01:36
Thanks freddie, I'm still trying to get old pictures. Maybe the museum got a few. Only think I'm looking forward to is Panagbanga, the parades are in about 2 weeks. The fresh air is still the same but not in Session Road. Despite it all Baguio is still Baguio

freddie de guzman		31-Jan-2006 19:02
thanks a lot russel for all this memorable pics then and now.as a baguio boy myself i,m so glad somebody out there had the initiative to do research about our baguio city. born and grew up in baguio been in canada since '75. back then in the 50's,60's, and early 70's the smell of pines permeates the air soon as you hit zig-zag rd. more power to you and hoping to see more of your baguio pics. god bless you.

Guest		15-Dec-2005 02:11
admirable.. may your tribe grow

ellery layson		06-Dec-2005 23:48
i do hope you get more old pictures of baguio city. i really enjoyed your site. more power!!

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