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Canvas 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"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Canvas Print of The Post Office and Curb Flower Market, Adderley Street, Cape Town, South Africa, captured in the 1930s. This stunning vintage image from Heritage Images transports you to the bustling main street of Cape Town's central business district. The Post Office, a historic landmark, stands proudly amidst the vibrant scene of the Curb Flower Market, where vendors sell an array of colorful blooms. Our high-quality Canvas Prints bring the rich history and character of this iconic South African scene into your home, adding a touch of timeless charm and elegance.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with 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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