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Street scene with fire crew, Punda, Curacao, West Indies
Street scene with fire crew near Wilhelmina Square, Punda, Curacao, West Indies, with a large department store, Casa Abady. Date: circa 1930
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Media ID 14313446
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Barrel Caribbean Casa Crew Curacao Debris Department Hose Hosepipe Indies Language Pump Rubble Ruin Ruined Shopping Store Wilhelmina Fireman Firemen Furniture Punda
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the vibrant energy of the West Indies into your home with our stunning Canvas Print of a street scene from Punda, Curacao. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a bustling scene of fire crews in action near Wilhelmina Square. The large department store, Casa Abady, adds a sense of history and character to the scene, transporting you to a bygone era. Our high-quality Canvas Prints are printed on premium canvas material, ensuring brilliant color accuracy and a textured finish that brings your artwork to life. Elevate your decor and add a touch of exotic charm to any room with this unique and intriguing piece.
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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a bustling street scene in Punda, Curacao, a vibrant district in the West Indies, during the 1930s. The image, taken circa 1930, depicts a large crowd gathered around Wilhelmina Square, the heart of the commercial area. At the center of the scene, a group of brave firemen from the local fire department are hard at work, attempting to extinguish a blaze that has engulfed a section of Casa Abady, a large and well-known department store. The store, with its distinctive Spanish colonial architecture, is seen in ruins, its once grand facade now reduced to rubble and debris. The firemen, dressed in their uniforms and wearing protective gear, are seen working diligently, using hoses and pumps to put out the flames. The crowd, a mix of curious onlookers and concerned residents, watches the scene unfold, some offering assistance and others simply taking in the spectacle. The street is filled with the sounds of sirens, shouts, and the hiss of water being sprayed from the hoses. Amidst the chaos, everyday life continues, with people going about their business, carrying furniture and clothing from the ruined store, and haggling over prices in the nearby shops. The scene is a snapshot of life in Curacao during the 1930s, a time of change and resilience in the face of adversity. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the rich history and vibrant culture of this Caribbean island, and the strength and community spirit of its people.
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