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CHINA - CIRCA 1930s: Shipping docks, Kowloon, Hong Kong. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)
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H. Armstrong Roberts
Media ID 11928294
1930 1930 1939 Business Cargo Cargo Container Center Commerce Commercial Dock Container Ship Docks Exoticism Foreign Freight Freight Transportation Incidental People Kong Kowloon Load Loading Mobility Mode Of Transport Pacific Resorts Retro Ship Shipping Ships Tourist Resort Trans Transport Urban Vehicle Hong Retro Styled
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This print takes us back in time to the bustling Kowloon docks in Hong Kong during the 1930s. The image, captured by H. Armstrong Roberts, showcases a vibrant scene of commerce and transportation at one of Asia's most important shipping hubs. In this snapshot from history, we witness an array of ships docked at the harbor, ready to transport goods across the Pacific Rim. The docks are teeming with activity as cargo containers are loaded onto these mighty vessels, symbolizing the mobility and interconnectedness of global trade. The vintage aesthetic adds a touch of nostalgia to this picture, transporting us to an era when urban centers like Kowloon were rapidly developing into modern metropolises. Amidst all the movement and business transactions taking place on these docks, we catch glimpses of incidental people going about their daily lives. This print not only captures a moment frozen in time but also serves as a reminder of how vital transportation and commerce have always been for cities like Hong Kong. It evokes feelings of curiosity about what life was like during that period while showcasing the exoticism that drew travelers and tourists to this vibrant tourist resort. With its historical significance and timeless charm, this image is sure to be a conversation starter when displayed in any space or collection dedicated to travel or Asian culture.
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