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Photographic 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
10"x10" Photo Print
Step back in time with this stunning photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring The Post Office and Curb Flower Market on Adderley Street in Cape Town, South Africa, captured in the 1930s. Witness the bustling activity of the main street in the central business district, with the iconic Post Office building standing proudly in the background and the vibrant Curb Flower Market coming to life at the curb. This historic image, sourced from Heritage Images under the "Tour of the World" series, is a must-have for anyone with a passion for South African history and photography.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
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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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