This old postcard captures a lively street scene in Saigon during the early 1900s, when the city was still part of Cochinchine under French colonial rule. The location noted on the card—Rue d’Adran, près du marché—places us near one of the bustling market areas of the time, close to the old Bến Thành surroundings before major reconstruction. The street is wide and full of movement. People walk in simple, traditional clothing, many wearing nón lá, while others appear in colonial-era Western attire. A wooden cart stands in the center, being pulled or pushed by a worker, showing how goods were transported in daily commerce. On both sides of the road, rows of shophouses with tiled roofs and wooden shutters suggest a thriving trading district. Their awnings extend toward the street, hinting at small businesses selling food, textiles, and daily necessities. #saigon #old
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This vintage postcard captures the charm of old Saigon, when the city was still under French colonial rule and known as the “Pearl of the Far East.” The photo shows Boulevard Charner—today’s Nguyễn Huệ Boulevard—one of the most elegant avenues of the city. On the left stands the Citroën building, a symbol of modernity and the arrival of the automobile age in Indochina. Its bold Art Deco architecture and the large “CITROËN” sign reflected French industrial influence and Saigon’s cosmopolitan character. #saigon #old
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This postcard captures Saigon in the early 1900s, during the height of French colonial rule, at **Quai de Belgique**, the riverfront area now known as **Bến Bạch Đằng**. At the center of the image stands **the old Customs House (La Douane)**, a typical French colonial structure with arched walkways, tall windows, and a tiled roof. This building played a crucial role in the city’s economic life: every shipment arriving by boat on the Saigon River passed through here for inspection and taxation. #saigon #old
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