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The Post Office and Curb Flower Market, Adderley Street, Cape Town, South Africa, c1930s
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The Post Office and Curb Flower Market, Adderley Street, Cape Town, South Africa, c1930s
The Post Office and Curb Flower Market, Adderley Street, Cape Town, South Africa, c1930s. Main street of the central business district (downtown) of Cape Town. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa. New York, Chicago, London]
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This print takes us back to the bustling streets of Cape Town in the 1930s. The image showcases the iconic Post Office and Curb Flower Market on Adderley Street, which served as the main artery of the city's central business district. The architectural beauty of the building exterior is evident, with its grand facade standing tall against a sunny backdrop. The street below is teeming with life, as pedestrians navigate their way through a mix of cars and trams that traverse this vibrant cityscape. In this snapshot from history, we catch a glimpse of daily life during an era marked by colonialism and rapid urbanization. Men in suits can be seen strolling along the sidewalk, while others engage in trade at the flower market or make use of postal services at the General Post Office. This vintage photograph not only captures a specific moment in time but also serves as a window into Cape Town's rich cultural heritage. It reminds us of how transportation, communication, and commerce were intertwined within this thriving metropolis. As we admire this piece from "Tour of the World" we are transported back to an era when Adderley Street was at its peak - a place where locals went about their daily routines amidst stunning architecture and vibrant street life.
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