Alexandria and its Environs - From Siwa to Port Said!

The following photographs date from the late 1920s and early 1930s and the travels of my grandmother, grandfather and their families. Many of the names are unfamiliar to me (as I have never been there myself!), but especially in light of the name changes to Arabic. If you have any more specific or accurate information, please let me know. For more information and photographs of Alexandria, there is an excellent site at the following address: http://ce.eng.usf.edu/pharos/alexandria/

Sultan Hussein Street

Goar House on Sultan Hussein Street

The port of Alexandria

Part of the Corniche in the Mazarita district

El Mahmudiya Canal

Saad Zaghloul Square, then known as Boulevard de Ramleh, in Alexandria, looking east, August 1933

Thanks to Michael H. and Colin C. for identifying this photo

The Jewish Club marching in the opening ceremony of possibly the Mediterranean Games at the Royal Stadium in Alexandria, November 17, 1929

Thanks to Clement D. and Colin C. for identifying this photo

A photo of Abousir, I believe, on the outskirts of Alexandria (Please correct me if I am wrong!)

The Oasis of Siwa - not nearby, I realise, but a lovely photograph nonetheless!

From the other side of the Delta, a photo of Port Said

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Last updated 20 July, 2003