General view, Zanzibar Port, 1910
Scope and Contents
141 x 84 mm. A view from the sea looking towards the northern waterfront of Zanzibar Town. In the centre of the picture stands the Beit Al Ajeib. Sir Lloyd Mathews' house, later the Sultan's Palace, is the second building from the left of the print. The spires of the Roman Catholic Cathedral can be seen on the skyline. A noe in pencil on the reverse says : A general view. Central building formerly Sultan's Palace, now used as Govt offices.
Dates
- Creation: 1910
Creator
- From the File: A C Gomes and Sons (1869-1917) (photographers) (Organization)
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition.
General
GD.
Date information
DateText: 1910 in pencil on reverse..
Finding aid date
2002-11-18 15:52:11+00:00
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