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Ten views of Benoni, Transvaal, South Africa
Ten views of Benoni, a gold mining town in Transvaal (now Gauteng), South Africa -- Market Avenue, general view of mines, Market Square with magistrates courts, Post Office and Standard Bank, Fort Street, railway station and an aerial view. Date: circa 1910
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Ten Views of Benoni, Transvaal, South Africa: A Journey Through a Gold Mining Town in the Early 1910s Benoni, a historic gold mining town located in what is now Gauteng, South Africa, comes alive in this collection of ten photographic views from the early 1910s. These images, taken during the height of the gold rush era, offer a unique glimpse into the daily life and infrastructure of this bustling Transvaal community. The first view showcases Market Avenue, the town's main thoroughfare bustling with activity. The second image presents a general view of the mines, a testament to the town's rich gold mining heritage. The third view captures the vibrant Market Square, where the magistrates courts, Post Office, and Standard Bank stood proudly, symbolizing the town's importance as a commercial and financial hub. Fort Street, with its corner buildings and busy street scene, is the focus of the fourth view. The fifth image offers a closer look at the imposing magistrates courts, a vital institution in the administration of justice during this period. The sixth view takes us to the Benoni railway station, a crucial transportation link connecting the town to the rest of South Africa. The seventh image presents an aerial view of the town, offering a bird's-eye perspective of its layout and the extensive gold mines that surround it. The eighth view showcases the Post Office and Standard Bank buildings in greater detail, highlighting their architectural grandeur. The ninth image offers a glimpse into the town's residential areas, with their neatly lined streets and houses. The final view completes our journey through Benoni, transporting us back in time to the early 1910s, an era of growth, prosperity, and transformation in this historic South African town.
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