Virtual tour of Kempton Park reveals the difference between the oldest Google Maps images to the most recent ones.
Join us on a virtual tour of Kempton Park as we compare the most recent images available on Google Maps to show what several areas looked like in 2009/2010 and what they look like now.
Our first stop was Vlei Street overlooking Goodies Dam:
Vlei Street taken in 2009. Photograph: Google Maps.Vlei Street taken in 2023. Photograph: Google Maps.
Next up is Rienert Avenue in Terenuer:
Rienert Avenue 2009. Photograph: Google Maps.Rienert Avenue 2024. Photograph: Google Maps.
Then we took a look at Mooirivier Drive in Norkem Park focusing on the area’s most well-known feature:
Norkem Park: Mooirivier Drive 2009. Photograph: Google Maps.Norkem Park: Mooirivier Drive 2024. Photograph: Google Maps.
We also stopped on Madauder Street with a view of the substation:
Madauder Street taken in 2009. Photograph: Google Maps.Madauder Street taken in 2021. Photograph: Google Maps.
Our next stop was the iconic Kempton Park Hospital from the entrance of the facility:
Kempton Park Hospital 2009. Photograph Google Maps.Kempton Park Hospital 2023. Photograph Google Maps.
Next up we had a look at the Kempton Park Fire Station
The first image indicating the facility was a fire station was 2015.
Kempton Park Fire Station 2015. Photograph Google Maps.Kempton Park Fire Station 2023. Photograph Google Maps.
We also took a look at Green Avenue heading into Edleen:
Green Avenue 2009. Photograph: Google Maps.Green Avenue 2023. Photograph: Google Maps.
Our journey took us to the Birchleigh Train Station:
Birchleigh Train Station 2010. Photograph: Google Maps.Birchleigh Train Station 2023. Photograph: Google Maps.
Then, we wanted to see some development in the area so we took a look at Harvest Place:
The land Harvest Place was built on. Taken in 2015. Photograph: Google Maps.Harvest Place in 2024. Photograph: Google Maps.
Do you have an area you’d like us to have a look at for the next segment? Drop us an email at kemptonexpress@caxton.co.za
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