{"product_id":"bulawayo-rhodesia-zimbabwe-poster","title":"Bulawayo Poster Rhodesia","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTravel back in time with this striking vintage travel poster titled \u003ci\u003eBulawayo Rhodesia\u003c\/i\u003e, featuring the imposing \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBulawayo City Hall Clock Tower\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e under a dramatic African sky. Palm trees line the front of this stately colonial-era building, which was once a symbol of administrative power in Southern Rhodesia — now Zimbabwe. The golden tones and stylized sky evoke the mid-century optimism and grandeur of early 20th-century travel imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLocated in southwestern Zimbabwe, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBulawayo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e was once the industrial and cultural heart of British colonial Rhodesia. The City Hall, with its bold neoclassical façade and towering clock spire, was inaugurated in 1935. Today, it remains one of the most recognizable landmarks in the city, sitting at the intersection of historical memory and modern African identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eArtist Alecse brings a nuanced, nostalgic touch to this scene through his signature retro palette, photographic blend, and halftone effect — reviving the aesthetics of vintage travel posters with artistic integrity. This limited-edition art print is ideal for collectors of African heritage, architecture lovers, or anyone drawn to the bold visual storytelling of a past era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe artwork captures the grandeur of civic architecture from a time when Bulawayo was known as the “City of Kings.” From the arched portico to the clean lines of the tower rising above the canopy of palms, the design is timeless and evocative — a powerful statement piece that bridges vintage wall art with African history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFun Facts about Bulawayo and its Historic City Hall\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• Bulawayo was founded by King Lobengula in the late 19th century and later became the second-largest city in Zimbabwe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• The \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCity Hall\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e was officially opened in 1935 by the Governor of Southern Rhodesia. It was designed in a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eneoclassical style\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with an Art Deco clock tower, rare for sub-Saharan civic buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• The city’s name means “Place of Killing” in Ndebele — a reference to pre-colonial power struggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• Bulawayo was once a key stop on the \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCape to Cairo Railway\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, which aimed to connect British colonies across Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• The use of the term “Rhodesia” in the poster is intentional, echoing a vintage era before Zimbabwe’s independence in 1980 — a time capsule of colonial aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVisual Description of the Poster\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis vintage-style poster features the iconic Bulawayo City Hall under a soft, painterly sky. The building’s front columns and symmetrical façade are surrounded by palm trees, with the tall clock tower rising into the pink-tinged clouds. The stylized text reads “BULAWAYO” at the top and “RHODESIA” at the bottom in large, classic capital letters, all framed with Alecse’s trademark cream-and-gold retro border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePOSTER SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myretroposter.com\/pages\/printing-museum-quality-art-prints\"\u003eExhibition quality\u003c\/a\u003e HD print 12 giclees printers (Fine Art)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatte Finish on Thick Premium EMA paper (200gsm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulawayo \u003cspan\u003eposter is available in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e8 sizes\u003c\/span\u003e for a total of 300 prints \u003cspan\u003eONLY \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArt Print only : Frame\/Panel sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree shipping with tracking included (worldwide)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction time : 2 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRolled and packaged in a carton tube for maximal protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatisfaction guaranteed : if the print is damaged or defective, the poster will be replaced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBulawayo poster, Vintage Rhodesia Travel Poster by \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8); color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);\"\u003eAlecse™ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e© MyRetroposter, \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2017-2024\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMyRetroposter shall not be held responsible for any custom duty \/ import taxes that may occur.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MyRetroposter","offers":[{"title":"S | 20x30cm | 8x12\" (US)","offer_id":39816554676259,"sku":"BULAWAYO","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M | 30x45cm | 12x18\" (US)","offer_id":39816554709027,"sku":"BULAWAYO","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"L | 40x60cm | 16x24\" (US)","offer_id":39816554774563,"sku":"BULAWAYO","price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL | 50x75cm | 20x30\" (US)","offer_id":39816554840099,"sku":"BULAWAYO","price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL | 60x90cm | 24x36\" (US)","offer_id":39816554872867,"sku":"BULAWAYO","price":115.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL | 70x105cm | 27x41\" (US)","offer_id":39816554905635,"sku":"BULAWAYO","price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"4XL | 80x120cm | 32x48\" (US)","offer_id":39816554971171,"sku":"BULAWAYO","price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5XL OVERSIZED 100x150cm","offer_id":40187384266787,"sku":"BULAWAYO","price":280.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/2931\/3595\/products\/bulawayo-rhodesia-city-tower-zimbabwe-travel-poster-print-cover-W.jpg?v=1746293295","url":"https:\/\/myretroposter.com\/en-eu\/products\/bulawayo-rhodesia-zimbabwe-poster","provider":"My Retro Poster","version":"1.0","type":"link"}