This time, we'll show you a picture of the Cuauhtemoc monument, located at one of Tijuana's famous roundabouts in Zona Río, some time after being installed, which was back in April 24th, 1975.
You'll also get to see the surroundings of Tijuana's famous CECUT back in the mid-80s, which is around the time when its construction started.
Join us on this time-traveling journey around the Tijuana streets, there's even a GIF of one of the biggest floods this young border town has experienced back in '93.
On Revolución Avenue and Second Street
FYI:
The building in the corner was constructed in 1929
It used to be a curios store
It's currently a HSBC bank
Present-day photograph: Daniel Esparza / San Diego Red
Revolución Avenue
FYI:
Foreign Club Casino inaugurated in 1924
It was shut down for 10 years due to being "illegal"
Part of the original building still stands
It's considered Main Street
Present-day photograph: Daniel Esparza / San Diego Red
Third Street
Present-day photograph: Daniel Esparza / San Diego Red
Second Street
Present-day photograph: Daniel Esparza / San Diego Red
Now it's time for some Zona Rio pictures
CECUT (in the 80s)
Present-day photograph: Daniel Esparza / San Diego Red
Cuauhtemoc Roundabout (in the 70s)
FYI:
It was installed on April 24, 1975
One person died during its construction
It was a gift from the Mexican state of Guerrero
Present-day photograph: Daniel Esparza / San Diego Red
Tijuana River Canal during the floods of 1993
FYI:
More than 30 people died
5,000 people lost their homes
More than $40,000,000 USD in damages
Most of Downtown TJ was flooded
Present-day photograph: Daniel Esparza / San Diego Red
If you're interested in more Tijuana history, you can check out Part 1 and Part 2 of our GIF photo series here.
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