Nairobi from Kikuyu Road, 1902 - 1904
Scope and Contents
150 x 209 mm. A view looking across meadowland towards the flat plain on which the bungalows of the settlement can be seen. Before railhead reached Nairobi in May 1899 there was no permanent population in the area, but with the decision to make Nairobi the headquarters for railway engineer work the town quickly grew. Photograph by William D Young.
Dates
- Creation: 1902 - 1904
Creator
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition.
General
PJ.
Originator(s)
Young, William D, fl 1890-1929, photographer
Finding aid date
2002-07-23 10:22:12+00:00
Repository Details
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