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Nigeria / Lagos
Modern apartment blocks in Lagos, Nigeria, west Africa. Date: 1960s
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Apartment Blocks Lagos Nigeria
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: A Glimpse into the Past: Modern Apartment Blocks of 1960s Lagos, Nigeria. This evocative black-and-white photograph captures a captivating scene of modern apartment blocks in the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria, during the 1960s. The image transports us back in time, offering a unique perspective of the urban development in West Africa during a pivotal era. Lagos, the commercial hub and largest city in Nigeria, was undergoing significant transformation in the late 1950s and 1960s. With the country's independence from British rule in 1960, there was a renewed focus on modernizing the city's infrastructure to accommodate the growing population and economic growth. The apartment blocks depicted in this photograph are a testament to this modernization effort. Their clean lines, uniform design, and orderly arrangement contrast sharply with the surrounding environment, which is filled with lush greenery and traditional thatched-roof houses. This juxtaposition highlights the blend of old and new that characterized Lagos during this period. The apartment blocks, with their multi-story layouts and communal facilities, represented a departure from the traditional Nigerian housing structures. They offered a more convenient and affordable living solution for the city's growing middle class, allowing them to live closer to their workplaces and enjoy modern amenities. This photograph not only serves as a reminder of the rich history and cultural diversity of Nigeria but also showcases the country's forward-thinking approach to urban planning during the 1960s. It invites us to reflect on the past and appreciate the progress that has been made while inspiring us to continue striving for innovation and improvement in our own communities.
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