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Harrison Street, Johannesburg (b / w photo)
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Harrison Street, Johannesburg (b / w photo)
3104531 Harrison Street, Johannesburg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harrison Street, Johannesburg. Postcard, early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23437992
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Awning Awnings Carts Colonials Colonies Johannesburg Roads Shops South African Harrison Street
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This print titled "Harrison Street, Johannesburg" takes us back in time to the early 20th century. The image captures a bustling scene of colonial life in South Africa's largest city. The photograph showcases the vibrant energy of Harrison Street, with its busy roads filled with carts and people going about their daily activities. The street is lined with shops adorned with awnings, providing shade from the African sun. As we delve into this snapshot of history, we are transported to a bygone era when Johannesburg was still developing as a major urban center. The presence of colonial architecture serves as a reminder of South Africa's complex past. This postcard-like image offers us a glimpse into everyday life during that period - an intriguing mix of cultures and influences shaping the city's identity. It invites us to imagine what it would have been like to walk those streets, witnessing the interactions between locals and colonials. Preserved within this private collection, this photograph allows us to appreciate both its artistic value and historical significance. Through its lens, we can explore not only the physical landscape but also gain insights into social dynamics at play in Johannesburg during that time. With every detail captured by the English photographer who remains unnamed yet talented, this print becomes more than just an image; it becomes a portal connecting us to an important chapter in South African history.
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