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Japan - the Foreign settlement of Kobe
Lantern slide of the Foreign settlement of Kob鮠 When Kobe port was opened in 1868 after two centuries of isolation policy by the country, a foreign settlement area was established in an isolated area 3 kilometers from the citys center. The city layout planned by English civil engineer W. Hart broke down the sandy farmland stretching approximately 500 meters north-south and 700 meters east-west into a total of 126 blocks which were auctioned off to prospective Western residents. The foreign settlement was a startling example of western urban planning, but when it was returned to the Japanese Government in 1899 with the end of extra-territoriality, the area became subject to the will of the Japanese people. The area, however, sustained and served as an active commercial center of Kobe until World War II when most buildings in the area were destroyed by bombing raids.. Part of Box 158 Japan, part of Boswell Collection, slide no.21 Date: circa 1890s
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Approximately Area Broke Center Centuries Citys Engineer Established Farmland Foreign Hart Isolated Isolation Kilometers Kobe Layout Meters Opened Planned Policy Sandy Settlement Slides Stretching When
10"x8" Photo Print
Discover the rich history of Japan through the captivating lens of "Japan - The Foreign Settlement of Kobe" by Mary Evans Prints Online, exclusively available in the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This evocative lantern slide transports you back in time to the pivotal moment when Kobe port was opened in 1868, marking the end of Japan's two-century-long isolation policy. Witness the bustling activity of the foreign settlement, a testament to the cultural exchange and global connections that shaped Japan's modern history. Bring this piece of history into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade prints, and let the story of Japan unfold before your eyes.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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This lantern slide depicts the Foreign Settlement of Kobe, Japan, circa 1890s. Following the opening of Kobe port in 1868 after two centuries of seclusion, an isolated area 3 kilometers from the city center was designated for Western residents. English civil engineer W. Hart meticulously planned the settlement, dividing the sandy farmland, approximately 500 meters north- south and 700 meters east-west, into a total of 126 blocks. These blocks were then auctioned off to prospective Western residents, resulting in a striking example of Western urban planning. The Foreign Settlement was a remarkable contrast to traditional Japanese urban design, yet when it was returned to the Japanese Government in 1899 with the end of extra-territoriality, the area became subject to the will of the Japanese people. Despite this transition, the area continued to thrive as an essential commercial hub of Kobe until World War II. The image showcases the meticulously planned streets, lined with Western-style buildings, and the vibrant atmosphere of the Foreign Settlement. The lantern slide, part of the Boswell Collection, Box 158 Japan, slide no.21, offers a unique glimpse into the history of Kobe and the intersection of Western and Japanese cultures during this period.
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