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My last treasured find is a series of beautiful old photos of Johannesburg dating back to the 1960's. Johannesburg Commissioner Street in the 1960's. Jan Smuts International Airport 1960's. A busy corner at the intersection of Eloff and Pritchard Street Commissioner Street in the center of South-Africa's thriving commercial capital in the 1960's The so called Impala Fountain ( Oppenheimer Memorial) And a street scene in Hillbrow in the 1960's . It is said to be the most densely populated area in Southern Africa. The Johannesburg Stock exchange, the financial heart of the city.
Picture from the Past !!! 8th June, 1974 as photographed by Bob Francis. Clearly the locomotive had not been on the plinth wor a long time then ... Original photo on Photopic.net. Note the unusual plinth - looks like a locomotive turntable! This 16B class Pacific 805 was built by the North British Locomotive Company in 1917. She was later re-boilered and became a 16BR but, following withdrawal in June, 1972, she was re-fitted with an original style Belpaire firebox and became a 16B again. She was plinthed at Johannesburg Station on the 8th June, 1974, when photographed by Bob Francis. 1980 photo by Dave Coxon - his webpage is here. A former South African minister of Transport (1954-74) - Ben Schoeman - worked as a fireman on this engine from 1931-33. This late 1980's image is courtesy of Phil Braithwaite. Fortunately this engine #805 was saved by moving her to the OUTENIQUA TRANSPORT MUSEUM in George where she is on display in splendid condition - you may see its 2007 picture here.
The map of Johannesburg (South Africa) from 1897 - print. ♥ Printed on premium matte paper (230g/sqm) or professional matte canvas (390g/sqm) ; ♥ Pigment inks (Canon Lucia EX) which last a lifetime, no fading; ♥ Giclée fine reproduction , using one of the best fine art printer, Canon imagePROGRAF 8300; ♥ You can select the size from the menu; other sizes are available. ------------------------------------------------------------------ ► For canvas prints, the "canvas+2 inches border" option is necessary if you intend to mount it on a wooden frame; in this case the outer 2" area of the image is printed in mirror as a border. This is the area which should be wrapped on the wooden frame. ► For canvas prints: order the "0.3 inches border" option if you intend to frame it in the classical way; ► For canvas prints: order the "no border" option if you intend to display it using hanging rods; ► For paper prints it is recommended to choose the extra border; it helps for framing; ► Shipping is done in a rigid tube; ► The frame or canvas mounting are not included. -------------------------------------------------------------------- ♥ For framing options or canvas prints mounted on a wooden frame please send me a message. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ● Didn't find what you have been looking for? Just let me know and I will send you the available options. ● For any other info please let me know and I will get back to you within 24h. ● Please subscribe to my Pinterest channel, as I post regularly new restored map: https://pinterest.com/ancientshades/vintage-maps/ ● On my Facebook page I post promotions and special products: https://www.facebook.com/AncientShades/ ● Please read the shop policies for important information. ♥ Thank you! ♥
Johannesburg's most infamous building has gone through glory days and gory days. And now, in its latest incarnation, it just may have found its mojo.
Amazing images of Johannesburg from late 19th century and early 20th century have surfaced online – this is how the city looked in its early life.
Wer für 1 Tag in Johannesburg ist, für den habe ich die passende Unterkunft, gute Restaurantempfehlungen und ein knackiges Sightseeing-Programm.
Picture from the Past !!! 8th June, 1974 as photographed by Bob Francis. Clearly the locomotive had not been on the plinth wor a long time then ... Original photo on Photopic.net. Note the unusual plinth - looks like a locomotive turntable! This 16B class Pacific 805 was built by the North British Locomotive Company in 1917. She was later re-boilered and became a 16BR but, following withdrawal in June, 1972, she was re-fitted with an original style Belpaire firebox and became a 16B again. She was plinthed at Johannesburg Station on the 8th June, 1974, when photographed by Bob Francis. 1980 photo by Dave Coxon - his webpage is here. A former South African minister of Transport (1954-74) - Ben Schoeman - worked as a fireman on this engine from 1931-33. This late 1980's image is courtesy of Phil Braithwaite. Fortunately this engine #805 was saved by moving her to the OUTENIQUA TRANSPORT MUSEUM in George where she is on display in splendid condition - you may see its 2007 picture here.
I'm a Canadian/Dutch photographer named Ryan Koopmans. Even though I'm well established and published across the world, I've never made a photography book. Until now, at least. My book "Vantage" explores the earth’s man-made structures, surreal architecture, and megacities, evoking the insight and intrigue experienced from a traveling photographer’s perspective. I took these high-definition photos from cranes, planes, hills, and mountains, yet I preferred not to use a drone. It's because drones don't offer the control and the quality that I like to have for my pictures.
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The map of Johannesburg (South Africa) from 1897 - print. ♥ Printed on premium matte paper (230g/sqm) or professional matte canvas (390g/sqm) ; ♥ Pigment inks (Canon Lucia EX) which last a lifetime, no fading; ♥ Giclée fine reproduction , using one of the best fine art printer, Canon imagePROGRAF 8300; ♥ You can select the size from the menu; other sizes are available. ------------------------------------------------------------------ ► For canvas prints, the "canvas+2 inches border" option is necessary if you intend to mount it on a wooden frame; in this case the outer 2" area of the image is printed in mirror as a border. This is the area which should be wrapped on the wooden frame. ► For canvas prints: order the "0.3 inches border" option if you intend to frame it in the classical way; ► For canvas prints: order the "no border" option if you intend to display it using hanging rods; ► For paper prints it is recommended to choose the extra border; it helps for framing; ► Shipping is done in a rigid tube; ► The frame or canvas mounting are not included. -------------------------------------------------------------------- ♥ For framing options or canvas prints mounted on a wooden frame please send me a message. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ● Didn't find what you have been looking for? Just let me know and I will send you the available options. ● For any other info please let me know and I will get back to you within 24h. ● Please subscribe to my Pinterest channel, as I post regularly new restored map: https://pinterest.com/ancientshades/vintage-maps/ ● On my Facebook page I post promotions and special products: https://www.facebook.com/AncientShades/ ● Please read the shop policies for important information. ♥ Thank you! ♥
Johannesburg's most infamous building has gone through glory days and gory days. And now, in its latest incarnation, it just may have found its mojo.
Dawson’s Hotel in Johannesburg was once an establishment of importance in the life of the city and remains one filled with wonderful memories for me. In its heyday, it was one of the city’s best ho…
Amazing images of Johannesburg from late 19th century and early 20th century have surfaced online – this is how the city looked in its early life.
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These images come from a lavishly illustrated book published by H. Virtue and Co in 1900 which is a summary of the progress of the Boer War while it was still being fought. I will load up more images as I go as there are so many names and images that I am sure would be of value to those interested in this peiod of history My grandparents were living in Johannesburg in 1910 -it is odd to think they were probably so familiar with this market
Some buildings in Johannesburg about 1985
Here's your must do list of things to do in Johannesburg for visitors who don't have a lot of time in this South African city.
