Interesting choice with the Puzzle Period.
I understand why you don't get the then and now series. It may be confusing at first. I needed some time to decide what I'm seeing and why this series was made and I hope I understood the meaning or the purpose.
it would have been better if the locations matched the originals
The truth is, no matter how hard you try to match the location, you can't. Those places and buildings have changed a lot over the years, so there's no way you can do an exact match. I did something similar with my niece and nephew, a photo at the same place after 6 years. It was fun, but not the same.
I am easily confused!!!
I have come across some vintage snaps of my home town this has prompted me to go out and attempt to replicate them it might prove to be a challenge!