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View of Kobe from the harbour, Japan
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View of Kobe from the harbour, Japan
View of Kobe, including the Water Police Station, from the harbour, Japan.
circa 1920
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Media ID 14227601
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling harbor of Kobe, Japan, in the early 1920s. The view is looking east from the harbor, with the iconic Water Police Station prominently featured on the right-hand side. The station, with its distinctive red-and-white striped roof, served as a vital hub for maritime safety and law enforcement in the bustling port city. The image is filled with a sense of activity and industry. Steamers and other vessels can be seen dotting the harbor, their smokestacks belching plumes of smoke into the sky. The hills and mountains in the background add a picturesque backdrop to the scene, with their lush greenery providing a stark contrast to the industrial activity below. The Water Police Station, with its imposing presence, stands guard over the harbor, a testament to the importance of maritime security in this thriving port city. The buildings and structures along the coastline are a mix of the old and the new, with traditional Japanese architecture blending seamlessly with modern industrial structures. The photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of Kobe and its role as a major transportation hub in Japan during the 1920s. The image is a beautiful reminder of the past, with its timeless quality and intriguing details that continue to captivate and inspire.
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