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See how Tallahassee has evolved over time. This swipe map is an interactive tool that allows you to compare different years by dragging the handle back and forth.
As the Great Depression wanes, Tallahassee is still a quiet Southern capital defined by its antebellum roots.
Just before WWII changes everything, Tallahassee begins paving its post-Depression identity. Quiet streets, budding districts, and hopeful horizons take shape.
After the war comes construction. Infrastructure grows, neighborhoods multiply, and the city takes bold new steps toward modernity.
As highways stretch outward and suburbs take root, Tallahassee’s development begins tracing new lines through history and into the future.
The civil rights era redefines community and connectivity. School districts, public spaces, and roads reflect a city in transformation.
New neighborhoods, reshaped traffic corridors, and an evolving cityscape mirror the rise of modern municipal design and planning.
Tech begins shaping the map. Updated zoning, emerging commercial zones, and the early digital footprint appear across Tallahassee’s grid.
As the Cold War ends, Tallahassee finds itself navigating a new era. The city is growing rapidly, with new subdivisions and shopping centers stretching its boundaries.
The John G. Riley Center/Museum of African American History and Culture is established, preserving a vital part of the city's heritage. At the same time, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare launches a new Electrophysiology Program, showcasing the city's commitment to cutting-edge medical care.
The new millennium brings a year of historic weather to Tallahassee, as record-breaking rains and the remnants of two tropical storms—Allison and Barry—cause widespread flooding and test the city's infrastructure. Despite the challenges, the community comes together to recover, and the city's commitment to historic preservation is cemented with a new grant program for property owners.
In a year marked by both natural and planned changes, Tallahassee's landscape is reshaped. The city experiences severe weather, with a major storm system bringing tornadoes and widespread damage. Simultaneously, significant infrastructure projects—including the widening of Buck Lake Road and a major facelift for Orange Avenue—are completed, paving the way for future growth.
Curious about a specific year that we haven't explored? Our custom imagery viewer puts the power of discovery in your hands. This tool allows you to compare any two years from our extensive archive, from the city's early days to the present. While the maps may take a moment to load as they access our servers, your patience will be rewarded with a unique, on-demand perspective of Tallahassee's evolution. Explore, compare, and uncover the city's hidden history on your own terms.