Pictures from cities: Karachi

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A view of Elphinstone Street about this time 1928

 

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Jehangir Kothari Parade and the Lady Lloyd Pier (1920)

 

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Early postcard view of the Jehangir Kothari Parade:
old style cars can be seen parked behind the wall which is lined with benches. The sea can be glimpsed at the back

 

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A view of Elphinstone Street in 1930

 

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The monument to Christ, the King - dedicated in 1931 in front of the St. Patrick's Cathedral

 

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Karachi Airport in 1943 during World War II

 

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Testament to Karachi's growth: Views of Bundar Road (now M. A. Jinnah Rd.)
second picture is from 1953

 

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Independence Day celebrations in 1947

 

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The first picture dates from the early 1900's contrasted with a picture from late 2005

 

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