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Customs Offices, Beira, Mozambique, East Africa
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Customs Offices, Beira, Mozambique, East Africa
Customs Offices, Beira, Mozambique, Portuguese East Africa, with trolley transport in the street outside. Date: circa 1920
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Beira Colonialism Mozambique Office Offices Passengers Portuguese Rails Track Tracks Trolley
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1. Title: "A Hustle of Activity: Customs Offices, Beira, Mozambique, Circa 1920" This evocative photograph captures the bustling scene outside the Customs Offices in Beira, Mozambique, during the early 1920s. The image transports us back in time to the colonial era of Portuguese East Africa, where the blend of African and European cultures is palpable. The Customs Offices, a grandiose edifice, stands proudly in the background, symbolizing the administrative control of the Portuguese colonial regime. The building's architectural design, with its intricate details and ornate columns, speaks of an era of opulence and grandeur. Outside, the streets come alive with activity. Men in European attire, some wearing hats and carrying briefcases, mingle with African men, dressed in traditional clothing, as they engage in lively conversations. The atmosphere is filled with the sounds of commerce and the clatter of trolley transport passing by. A group of African men, some carrying bags and others riding on the trolley, make their way through the dusty streets. The trolley, with its tracks running parallel to the road, adds to the urban landscape, providing an alternative mode of transportation for the residents of Beira. The intersection of the rail and road tracks further emphasizes the importance of transportation and commerce in this bustling port city. The presence of the Customs Offices underscores the significance of international trade during this period, as goods were transported from the port to various destinations within the colony and beyond. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a window into the rich history and diverse cultural fabric of Beira, Mozambique, during the colonial era.
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