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Fine Art Print : 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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Media ID 19661047
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Cape Town Cape Town South Africa Cinematography City Life Citylife Crossing Fabade Faþade Flower Market General Post Office Keystone View Company Market Pedestrian Pedestrians Post Office South Africa South African Stereoscope Streetcar Streetcars Sunny Tour Of The World Traffic Tram Trams Adderley Street Vintage Car
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print of The Post Office and Curb Flower Market in Cape Town, South Africa, captured in the 1930s. This stunning vintage image from Heritage Images transports you to the bustling heart of Cape Town's central business district. Witness the hustle and bustle of the vibrant flower market and the grandeur of the historic post office. Add a touch of timeless charm to your home or office decor with this beautiful fine art print, a captivating piece of history that tells a story of a bygone era.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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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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