The city of Constantinople (Istanbul) was modernized from the 1870s onwards with the building of bridges, the creation of a proper water system, the use of electric lights, and the introduction of trams and telephones.
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Historic B&W photos of Constantinople, Turkey in 19th Century
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Historic B&W photos of Constantinople, Turkey in 19th Century
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Historic B&W photos of Constantinople, Turkey in 19th Century
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Historic B&W photos of Constantinople, Turkey in 19th Century
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Historic B&W photos of Constantinople, Turkey in 19th Century
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Historic B&W photos of Constantinople, Turkey in 19th Century
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Historic B&W photos of Constantinople, Turkey in 19th Century
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Historic B&W photos of Constantinople, Turkey in 19th Century
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Historic B&W photos of Constantinople, Turkey in 19th Century
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Historic B&W photos of Constantinople, Turkey in 19th Century
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Historic B&W photos of Constantinople, Turkey in 19th Century
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Historic B&W photos of Constantinople, Turkey in 19th Century
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Historic B&W photos of Constantinople, Turkey in 19th Century
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Historic B&W photos of Constantinople, Turkey in 19th Century
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Historic B&W photos of Constantinople, Turkey in 19th Century
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Historic B&W photos of Constantinople, Turkey in 19th Century
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Historic B&W photos of Constantinople, Turkey in 19th Century
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Historic B&W photos of Constantinople, Turkey in 19th Century