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Poster Print : Hardinge Street, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa
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Hardinge Street, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa
Hardinge Street, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa, with Torrs Hotel and Electricity House. Date: circa 1940
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Media ID 14398485
© Mary Evans/Pharcide
Hardinge Kenya Kenyan Nairobi Palm Parked Plinth Torr Woolworth Woolworths Torrs
20x30 inch Poster Print
Transport yourself back in time with our stunning poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring the iconic Hardinge Street scene in Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa, this captivating image showcases the Torrs Hotel and Electricity House in all their historic glory, circa 1940. Ideal for adding character to your walls, this rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online is a must-have for history enthusiasts, travelers, and anyone looking to add a touch of exotic charm to their home or office decor.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
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 photograph, taken circa 1940, showcases Hardinge Street in Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa, a bustling hub of activity during the 1940s. The image reveals a vibrant and dynamic scene, with the iconic Torrs Hotel and Electricity House dominating the view. Torrs Hotel, a distinguished building with its whitewashed walls and red-tiled roof, stands proudly on the left side of the street. Its Art Deco design, with its elegant curves and geometric patterns, reflects the architectural trends of the era. The hotel, a popular destination for travelers and expatriates, exudes an air of sophistication and luxury. Across the street, Electricity House, with its imposing presence, is a testament to the city's modernization during the colonial period. The building, adorned with large windows and intricate detailing, houses the city's power station, providing essential electricity to the growing metropolis. The road is lined with palm trees, their fronds casting dappled shadows over the asphalt. Cars, both European and African models, are parked along the side of the road, adding to the sense of movement and energy. A statue or sculpture sits atop a plinth in the foreground, its purpose and identity lost to time. In the background, the Woolworth building can be seen, a reminder of the global retail presence that extended to this corner of East Africa. The diverse mix of architecture, transport, and greenery in this photograph offers a captivating glimpse into the past, providing a window into the history of Nairobi during the 1940s.
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