Salaam Collection

Poster advertising the British India Line to East Africa
Poster advertising cruises on the British India Line to East Africa. Departures are from London and Marseilles to Mombasa, Tanga, Zanzibar, Dar Es Salaam and Beira

Main Avenue, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa Date: circa 1930s

The Harbour Front - Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa
The Harbour Front - Dar-es-Salaam (" Haven of Peace" ), Tanzania, East Africa - showing the Anzani front and the Cathedral. Date: circa 1910s

Harbour and Town - Dar es Salaam - Tanzania
Harbour and Town - Dar es Salaam (Mzizima), Tanzania. Date: circa 1930s

"Miguel el Musrab, Sheikh of the Anazeh Tribe", by Carl Haag…, Water-colour Society, 1862. Creator: Unknown
"Miguel el Musrab, Sheikh of the Anazeh Tribe", by Carl Haag, in the Winter Exhibition of the Water-colour Society, 1862

A squad of elephants saluting the Commandant at Dinapore, India, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
A squad of elephants saluting the Commandant at Dinapore, India, 1864. 'The Illustration affords another evidence of the elephant's sagacity

Acacia Avenue, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa. Postcard published by Moloo Brothers & Co Ltd. Curios and Carpet Dealers of Dar-es-Salaam, the premises of whom we can see in this shot

The arch in the Coronation Hall, in the Ark Fortress, Registan Square, Bukhara
Uzbekistan, Bukhara, The arch in the Coronation Hall, in the Ark Fortress, Registan Square

Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania - Catholic Church Date: circa 1906

Bagamoyo Road - Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa. Date: circa 1910s

Customary greeting in Persia, 1907 (colour litho)
473018 Customary greeting in Persia, 1907 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Railway Station, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Date: circa 1940s

Englishman sitting smoking a hookah, India
Englishman sitting smoking a hookah, approached by a Muslim greeting him with Salaam. 1835

Customary Greeting in Arabia, 1907 (colour litho)
473008 Customary Greeting in Arabia, 1907 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Afghan Boundary Commission (engraving)
1622893 The Afghan Boundary Commission (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan Boundary Commission)

Customary Greeting in India, 1907 (colour litho)
473003 Customary Greeting in India, 1907 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Muslim Indian men greeting each other with a phrase in Urdu Salaam)

Ship on the beach, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (colour litho)
3096501 Ship on the beach, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ship on the beach, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania)

Ebola
Danish Photography by Peter

Harbour view with Dhow, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa Date: circa 1903

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa. Date: circa 1910s

Askari Monument, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa
Askari Monument at Dar-es-Salaam, Tanganyika (now Tanzania). It is a memorial to the Askari soldiers who fought in the British Carrier Corps during the First World War. Date: circa 1930

Moloo Brothers & Co, Dar-es-Salaam, East Africa
The general store of Moloo Brothers & Co, stamp dealers and money changers, goldsmiths, jewellers, tailors and outfitters, Acacia Avenue, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanganyika

Monument to Bismarck, Dar-es-Salaam, East Africa
Monument to the German leader Otto von Bismarck, at Dar-es-Salaam, in what was then German East Africa (now Tanzania). The monument was destroyed by troops in 1916. circa 1910

Tanganyika Dar-es-Salem Dar es Salaam Protestant church
Tanganyika. Dar-es-Salem [i.e. Dar es Salaam]. The Protestant church, showing the street. 1936, Tanzania, Dar es Salaam

Tanganyika Dar-es-Salem Protestant church 1936
Tanganyika. Dar-es-Salem. The Protestant church. 1936, Tanzania, Dar es Salaam

Tanganyika Dar-es-Salem Native woman Close up
Tanganyika. Dar-es-Salem. Native woman. Close up. Patterned face and extended upper lip. 1936, Tanzania, Dar es Salaam

Tanganyika Dar-es-Salem vegetable market 1936
Tanganyika. Dar-es-Salem. The vegetable market. 1936, Tanzania, Dar es Salaam

Tanganyika Dar-es-Salem new Africa Hotel 1936
Tanganyika. Dar-es-Salem. The new Africa Hotel. 1936, Tanzania, Dar es Salaam

Tanganyika Dar-es-Salem Sunrise palm grove across
Tanganyika. Dar-es-Salem. Sunrise seen through palm grove from across the bay. 1936, Tanzania, Dar es Salaam

Tanganyika Dar-es-Salem Air view sea front 1936
Tanganyika. Dar-es-Salem. Air view. The sea front. 1936, Tanzania, Dar es Salaam

Tanganyika Dar-es-Salem Looking across bay landing place
Tanganyika. Dar-es-Salem. Looking across the bay, to landing place. 1936, Tanzania, Dar es Salaam

Tanganyika Dar-es-Salem War monument town square
Tanganyika. Dar-es-Salem. War monument in a town square. 1936, Tanzania, Dar es Salaam

Tanganyika Dar-es-Salem Youths native market
Tanganyika. Dar-es-Salem. Youths in a native market. 1936, Tanzania, Dar es Salaam

Tanganyika Dar-es-Salem Air view Closer sea front
Tanganyika. Dar-es-Salem. Air view. Closer view of sea front. 1936, Tanzania, Dar es Salaam

Tanganyika Dar-es-Salem Dar es Salaam railroad club
Tanganyika. Dar-es-Salem [i.e. Dar es Salaam]. The railroad club grounds and buildings. 1936, Tanzania, Dar es Salaam

Tanganyika Dar-es-Salem Native women cicatrice patterns
Tanganyika. Dar-es-Salem. Native women with cicatrice patterns on their faces and buttons inserted in upper lips. 1936, Tanzania, Dar es Salaam

Tanganyika Dar-es-Salem Large baobab tree grounds
Tanganyika. Dar-es-Salem. Large baobab tree on grounds of the residency. 1936, Tanzania, Dar es Salaam

Tanganyika Dar-es-Salem Dar es Salaam new Africa
Tanganyika. Dar-es-Salem [i.e. Dar es Salaam]. The new Africa Hotel. 1936, Tanzania, Dar es Salaam

Tanganyika Dar-es-Salem cocoanut coconut market
Tanganyika. Dar-es-Salem. The cocoanut [i.e. coconut] market. 1936, Tanzania, Dar es Salaam

Tanzania, Dar es Salaam - Emperor Hotel (Kaiserhof), Waiter
Tanzania, Dar es Salaam - Emperor Hotel (Kaiserhof), A young waiter carrying a large glass of something interesting... Date: circa 1908

Hospital in Dar es Salaam, East Africa, WW1
Hospital in Dar es Salaam, East Africa (now in Tanzania), January 1917, during WW1. 1917

Armistice Day event, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, WW1
Armistice Day event on 11 November 1918 with native military brass band in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanganyika, British East Africa (now Tanzania), to mark the end of the First World War. Date: 1918

British entering Dar-es-Salaam, East Africa, WW1
British forces entering Dar-es-Salaam, formerly German East Africa, after the surrender of 4 September 1916. 1916

Parade of students, Dar-es-Salaam, East Africa
Parade of students to a festival site, Dar-es-Salaam, German East Africa (now Tanzania). Date: circa 1910

Dar es Salaam - Tanzania - View over the rooftops Date: 1950

Native temple, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa
Native temple at Dar-es-Salaam, Tanganyika (now Tanzania). Date: late 1920s

HMS Enterprise, anti-aircraft crew, Dar-es-Salaam
HMS Enterprise, Emerald class cruiser, with anti-aircraft gun crew, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa. Date: 1928

Wa-Toto children in Dar es Salaam, East Africa, WW1
Wa-Toto (Watoto) children in Dar es Salaam, East Africa (now in Tanzania), during WW1. circa 1916

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"Salaam: A Journey Through East Africa's Vibrant Heritage" Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of East Africa as you explore the wonders of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. From its bustling main avenue to the picturesque harbour front, every corner of this vibrant city tells a story. Step back in time with a vintage poster advertising the British India Line to East Africa, offering a glimpse into the colonial era that shaped this region. Wander along Acacia Avenue and marvel at the architectural gems that stand as a testament to Dar es Salaam's historical significance. Discover the Askari Monument, an iconic symbol honoring African soldiers who fought during World War I. Feel their bravery and sacrifice resonate through time as you stand before this majestic tribute. Indulge your senses at Moloo Brothers & Co, where tantalizing aromas fill the air and exotic spices transport you to another world. Experience true hospitality at Emperor Hotel (Kaiserhof), where friendly waiters cater to your every need with genuine warmth and grace. Uncover hidden treasures like the Catholic Church in Dar-es-Salaam, a sanctuary of peace amidst the bustling cityscape. Marvel at monuments paying homage to influential figures such as Bismarck, whose legacy still echoes through these streets. Venture beyond Dar es Salaam's borders and find yourself captivated by Bagamoyo Road, leading you on an enchanting path towards new adventures waiting just around the bend. As dusk falls upon Registan Square in Bukhara, let your gaze be drawn towards an arch within Coronation Hall - a gateway into history itself. Feel transported across continents as you witness diverse cultures intertwining seamlessly within these ancient walls. Salaam beckons travelers from far and wide; it is more than just a greeting – it is an invitation to embrace diversity, immerse oneself in history, and embark on an unforgettable journey through East Africa's captivating soul.