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Main Post Office and Automobile Club, Casablanca, Morocco
Main Post Office and Automobile Club, Casablanca, Morocco. Date: circa 1920s
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Media ID 11587583
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Automobile Casablanca Main Moroccan Morocco Office Postal
7"x5" Glass Mount
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 11.3cm (7" x 4.4")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 16.2cm (8" x 6.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the Main Post Office and Automobile Club in Casablanca, Morocco, during the 1920s. The image transports us back in time to an era of French colonial rule in North Africa. The Main Post Office, with its grandiose architecture and intricate details, stands proudly as a symbol of modern communication and connection between Europe and its African colonies. The Automobile Club, located adjacent to the post office, represents the growing influence of automobiles and the advent of motorized transportation in the region. The buildings, adorned with arches, columns, and intricate tilework, reflect the unique blend of Moorish and European architectural styles that characterized the French colonial buildings in Morocco. The palm trees lining the streets add a touch of tropical exoticism, while the well-dressed European men and women in the foreground demonstrate the affluence and sophistication of the colonial elite. This photograph offers a glimpse into the history of Casablanca, a city that has long been a cultural melting pot and a gateway to Africa. The Main Post Office and Automobile Club served as important institutions that facilitated the exchange of information and ideas between Morocco and the rest of the world. Today, these buildings continue to stand as iconic landmarks, reminding us of the rich history and diverse cultural heritage of Casablanca and Morocco.
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