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Goa, 1950s
A Selection of photographs from Goa, 1950s capturing the essence of a bygone era, from quiet coastal life to the vibrant architecture of Panjim.
01
Miramar Streets. Goa, 1959
photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
02
Mapuça Market shot soon after completion, prior to it's inauguration. Goa, 1959
photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
03
A walk to the top of Vagator Hill. Goa, 1958
photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
04
Siolim Church, Goa 1957
St. Anthony's Church, Siolim
photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
05
Rice fields during monsoons. Goa, 1957
photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
06
The shrine of St. Francis Xavier. Old Goa, 1957
Inside the Basilica of Bom Jesus.
photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
07
Goan Women by the fields, 1957
photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
08
Crossing the Quepem Dam, 1957
photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
09
Revora Church, 1952
The Our Lady of Victory Church during its inauguration.
Revora, Goa 1952 l photographer unknown
10
Chapora River, 1955
The banks of the Chapora River
Goa, 1955 l photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
11
Football in Goa, 1952
A Goan Football team after their win.
Goa, 1952 l photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
12
Paroda, Goa 1956
Old Goan tiled rooftops in Chandranath, Parodá.
Goa, 1956 l photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
13
Goa Skies, 1957
photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
14
The Shri Ram Temple in Colvale, Goa 1957
photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
15
Siridão Statue, Goa 1957
photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
16
Chapora Sunset, Goa 1957
photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
17
Old Goa Feast, 1952
The fourth centennial celebrations of St. Francis Xavier.
Old Goa, 1952 l photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
18
The Mapusa Court, Goa 1957
photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
19
Boca da Vaca, Panjim 1957
The natural freshwater spring in Panjim, Goa l photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
20
Panjim Docks, Goa 1957
Along the Mandovi River l photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
21
Shigmo Celebrations in Goa, 1957
photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
22
Mapusa Streets, 1950s
The streets of Mapusa City.
Goa, 1950s l photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
01
Miramar Streets. Goa, 1959
photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
02
Mapuça Market shot soon after completion, prior to it's inauguration. Goa, 1959
photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
03
A walk to the top of Vagator Hill. Goa, 1958
photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
04
Siolim Church, Goa 1957
St. Anthony's Church, Siolim
photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
05
Rice fields during monsoons. Goa, 1957
photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
06
The shrine of St. Francis Xavier. Old Goa, 1957
Inside the Basilica of Bom Jesus.
photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
07
Goan Women by the fields, 1957
photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
08
Crossing the Quepem Dam, 1957
photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
09
Revora Church, 1952
The Our Lady of Victory Church during its inauguration.
Revora, Goa 1952 l photographer unknown
10
Chapora River, 1955
The banks of the Chapora River
Goa, 1955 l photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
11
Football in Goa, 1952
A Goan Football team after their win.
Goa, 1952 l photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
12
Paroda, Goa 1956
Old Goan tiled rooftops in Chandranath, Parodá.
Goa, 1956 l photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
13
Goa Skies, 1957
photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
14
The Shri Ram Temple in Colvale, Goa 1957
photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
15
Siridão Statue, Goa 1957
photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
16
Chapora Sunset, Goa 1957
photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
17
Old Goa Feast, 1952
The fourth centennial celebrations of St. Francis Xavier.
Old Goa, 1952 l photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
18
The Mapusa Court, Goa 1957
photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
19
Boca da Vaca, Panjim 1957
The natural freshwater spring in Panjim, Goa l photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
20
Panjim Docks, Goa 1957
Along the Mandovi River l photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
21
Shigmo Celebrations in Goa, 1957
photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
22
Mapusa Streets, 1950s
The streets of Mapusa City.
Goa, 1950s l photo via Memorias da India Portuguesa
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