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Then-and-Now Challenge: Columbus Circle

Are you ready for a closeup? Try your hand at re-creating these historic photos at Columbus Circle!

This challenge is only available to our iOS app users. If you don't yet have the Urban Archive App, download it here.

Each location in this challenge has an address and a historic image tied to it. Check-in at each location by tapping the lock icon to the left of the clue. If you’re in the right place, it will turn green.

Your challenge today is to take as many then-and-now photos as you can. Tap the image, and then the recreate button to line up the historical image with your present-day view. Once you're happy with your photo, hit save to add it to your camera roll.

Please share these photos with team@urbanarchive.nyc once you've completed the challenge. Happy snapping!

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Columbus Circle
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Columbus Circle

Columbus Monument. Columbus Circle.
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Columbus Monument
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Columbus Monument

Columbus Monument. Columbus Circle.
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10 Columbus Circle
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10 Columbus Circle

10 Columbus Circle. 8th Avenue and Columbus Circle, Northwest corner.
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Columbus Circle
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Columbus Circle

Dare Devil Kid Scheyer on a stunt bike, Columbus Circle.
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Circle Theatre
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Circle Theatre

Circle Theater, West 60th Street and Broadway.
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American Circle Building
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American Circle Building

American Circle Building. Columbus Circle between Broadway and Central Park West.
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USS Maine Monument
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USS Maine Monument

U.S.S. Maine Monument. Columbus Circle and Central Park South.
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Museum of Arts and Design
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Museum of Arts and Design

Museum of Arts and Design. Columbus Circle between 8th Ave and Broadway.
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