Selfridges, Oxford Street, London 1958
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This authentic 1950s colour photograph captures the iconic facade of Selfridges department store on Oxford Street, London, during a period of significant urban development in 1958. The image showcases the grand Neoclassical columns of the main building, adorned with red flower boxes along the first-floor ledge. To the right, a large construction site is visible, with a sign announcing a “New Building for Occupation during 1959” being erected by Edward Erdman & Company, a prominent firm of commercial property surveyors and agents founded in 1934. The street scene is active with pedestrians in mid-century attire, including women in summer dresses and men in tailored suits, while vintage red double-decker buses and black taxis populate the road. This archival print provides a fascinating look at post-war retail expansion and the architectural evolution of London’s premier shopping district, making it an ideal resource for historical research or to print for yourself as a unique piece of wall art.
About Retro Stock Photography
Retro Stock Photography specializes in genuine vintage color photographs from the 1950s through the 1990s, all available as royalty-free instant downloads. Our photos are popular for editorial features, books, magazines, websites, documentaries, advertising, social media, local history projects, creative design, and as unique gifts when printed.
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