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Commission Street, Johannesburg, c1900. Creator: Will B. Robinson
Commission [sic] Street, Johannesburg, c1900. In May 1896, Carl Hertz bought a projector from England and screened the first movie seen in South Africa at the Empire Palace of Varieties on Commissioner Street. After a photograph by H.W. Nicholls. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne]
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Commission Street, Johannesburg, c1900: A Pivotal Moment in South African History This evocative photograph captures the bustling scene on Commissioner Street in Johannesburg, South Africa, around the turn of the 20th century. The image, taken by renowned photographer Horace Walter Nicholls, presents a vibrant street filled with a diverse array of architectural styles, transportation modes, and cultural influences. At the heart of this lively scene, history was being made. In May 1896, Carl Hertz, a visionary entrepreneur, brought the wonders of the moving picture to South Africa. He purchased a projector from England and screened the first movie ever seen in the country at the Empire Palace of Varieties, located on Commissioner Street. This groundbreaking event marked the beginning of the South African film industry and further solidified Johannesburg's status as a cultural melting pot. The photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of this iconic street, which played a pivotal role in the development of Johannesburg and South African society. The streetcars, horse-drawn carts, and various modes of transport depicted in the image reflect the city's burgeoning infrastructure and growing economy. The diverse architectural styles, from European-inspired buildings to traditional African structures, showcase the multicultural influences that shaped the city. This image, taken from Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX, published by Cassell and Company, Ltd, serves as a testament to the intriguing history of Commissioner Street and Johannesburg as a whole. The photograph, by Will B. Robinson, invites us to explore the past and appreciate the significance of this pivotal moment in South African history.
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