Canvas Print : Yokohama Pier, Yokohama, Japan - Customs Office
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Yokohama Pier, Yokohama, Japan - Customs Office
Yokohama Pier, Yokohama, Japan - The brick building in the back housed the Yokohama Customs Office Inspection Bureau - built in 1894 and designed by Japanese architect Yorinaka Tsumaki. The extended steel pier, which grew out of the original English Hatoba was designed by Henry Spencer Palmer. Date: circa 1909
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Media ID 11588855
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Architect Bureau Custom Designer Extended Hatoba Inspection Office Osanbashi Palmer Pier Quay Quayside Shipping Spencer Yokohama Designed Mita
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the stunning Yokohama Pier Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image of Yokohama Pier in Japan. This exquisite print showcases the beautiful brick building in the background, which once housed the Yokohama Customs Office Inspection Bureau. Designed by Japanese architect Yorinaka Tsumaki in 1894, this historic structure adds a rich cultural element to this captivating scene. Our high-quality canvas prints bring out the vibrant colors and intricate details of this Mary Evans Prints Online photograph, making it a beautiful addition to any home or office space. Experience the essence of Japan's rich history with this unique and captivating canvas print.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 76.2cm x 49.1cm (30" x 19.3")
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Yokohama Pier, Yokohama, Japan - A Historical Snapshot of the Customs Office and Extended Steel Pier, Circa 1909" This evocative photograph captures the essence of Yokohama Pier in Japan during the early 20th century. The image showcases the unique blend of Japanese and Western architectural styles that characterized this bustling harbor city. In the background, the brick building with red-tiled roof houses the Yokohama Customs Office Inspection Bureau, designed by renowned Japanese architect Yorinaka Tsumaki in 1894. The building's intricate details and traditional Japanese elements contrast beautifully with the modern, extended steel pier, which grew out of the original English Hatoba. Designed by Henry Spencer Palmer, the extended steel pier was a marvel of engineering and innovation. Its construction, completed around 1909, allowed larger ships to dock closer to the quayside, enhancing the efficiency of the port and contributing significantly to Yokohama's status as a major shipping hub. The pier's extension also served as a symbol of the city's openness to the world and its commitment to modernization. The photograph, taken from the west, offers a glimpse into the rich history of Yokohama. The pier, with its quaint quayside and bustling shipping activity, is flanked by the iconic Osanbashi Pier and the historic Zentaro Mita Bridge. The image transports us back in time, allowing us to witness the vibrant energy and cultural exchange that once defined this remarkable waterfront city. This photograph, by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, is an invaluable historical record of Yokohama's past and a testament to the city's enduring allure. It invites us to explore the fascinating intersection of history, architecture, and maritime transport that continues to shape Yokohama's identity.
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