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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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Architect Bureau Custom Designer Extended Hatoba Inspection Office Osanbashi Palmer Pier Quay Quayside Shipping Spencer Yokohama Designed Mita
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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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