Bloemfontein, South Africa - Government Building on fire

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Bloemfontein, South Africa - Government Building on fire

Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, South Africa - Government Building on fire. Note the Union Flag on view on the dome, showing that this is a re-use of an earlier image (British rule ended in 1905!!). Date: 1908

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This evocative image captures the Government Building in Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, South Africa, engulfed in flames in 1908. The Union Flag proudly waves on the dome, a reminder of the British rule that ended in 1905. The city of Bloemfontein, the judicial capital of South Africa, is seen in the background, shrouded in smoke and the ominous clouds of the impending fire. The photograph, taken during the early 1900s, portrays a sense of chaos and destruction, as the fire spreads rapidly, consuming the historic structure. The cause of the fire is unknown, but it serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictability of life and the passage of time. The photograph, taken by Pharcide, is a poignant snapshot of history, offering a glimpse into the past and the events that shaped the political landscape of South Africa during the early 20th century.

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