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Cecil Avenue, Ndola, Northern Rhodesia, South Central Africa
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Cecil Avenue, Ndola, Northern Rhodesia, South Central Africa
Aerial view of Cecil Avenue, Ndola, Northern Rhodesia (now part of Zambia), South Central Africa. Date: 1940s
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Avenue Bank Bijou Carriageway Cecil Colony Dual Edgar Edgars Fletcher Protectorate Roads Southern Standard
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In this aerial photograph, Cecil Avenue in Ndola, Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia), South Central Africa, is showcased in all its grandeur during the 1940s. The image offers a bird's-eye view of the bustling urban landscape, with the meticulously planned dual carriageway stretching out like a vein, connecting various parts of the growing town. Cecil Avenue, a prominent and significant thoroughfare, is adorned with an impressive array of buildings, many of which were symbols of British colonial influence. The Standard Bank building, a majestic edifice with its distinctive red-roofed architecture, stands proudly at one end of the avenue, a testament to the financial and economic power of the British Empire. The trees lining the avenue add a touch of greenery and elegance, their canopies providing shade to the bustling traffic below. The cars, reminiscent of the 1940s design, move along the road in a synchronized dance, creating a sense of motion and energy. Bijou Fletcher and Edgars, two prominent retailers of the time, can also be seen in the photograph, their buildings nestled among the others, showcasing the commercial and consumer culture that was thriving in the colonial protectorate. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, a moment in time when Ndola, Northern Rhodesia, was a vibrant and growing town, a part of the larger British colonial empire in Africa. The image captures the essence of a time when the old and the new coexisted, a time when the colonial influence was at its peak, and the promise of modernity and progress was palpable.
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