Below is a selection of postcards from the 1960s which illustrate just how the city of São Paulo has changed in just 50 years. Amongst other things it gives us an insight as to why Jardins is called Jardins (gardens) and why the airport runways at Congonhas airport are so short.
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| São Paulo 1960s |
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| Jardins, São Paulo 1960s |
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| Pacaembú, São Paulo 1960s |
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| Largo do Arouche, São Paulo 1960s |
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| Praça da Sé, São Paulo 1960s |
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| Congonhas airport, São Paulo 1960s |
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homens loucos
“How can the mind take hold of such a country? Generations of invaders have tried, but they remain in exile. The important towns they build are only retreats, their quarrels the malaise of men who cannot find their way home. India knows of their trouble. She knows of the whole world's trouble, to its uttermost depth. She calls "Come" through her hundred mouths, through objects ridiculous and august. But come to what? She has never defined. She is not a promise, only an appeal.
I love these type of photos. Everything always seems more beautiful and less real, no matter what the location. I visited SP earlier this year - fantastic experience, and will be back..
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