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FINAL INSTALMENT: The Evolution of Kempton Park

The final instalment of the Evolution of Kempton Park series explores more of the city's dramatic transformation over the last 15 years.

November 15, 2024
Kempton Express 2 minutes read
This four-part series has taken our readers on a four-week tour of Kempton Park, comparing historic images available on Google Maps to the most recent ones.

Join us on one final tour of Google Maps images of Kempton Park over the years.

This four-part series has taken our readers on a four-week tour of Kempton Park, comparing historic images available on Google Maps to the most recent ones.

Be sure not to miss our video on the Evolution of Kempton Park Hospital at the end of this feature.

If you missed PART 1: Kempton Park’s Evolution: Striking images reveal the difference

Once again we we asked readers for a few suggestions.

We start off at the Kempton Park Squash Courts with images taken in 2009 and again in 2022.

Kempton Park Squash Courts taken in 2009. Image: Google Maps.
Kempton Park Squash Courts taken in 2022. Image: Google Maps.

We also wanted to see how the once beautiful entrance to Kempton Park looked in previous years.

If you missed PART 2: The evolution of Kempton Park in striking images – PART 2

Here is Voortrekker Road in 2009 and again in 2022.

Voortrekker Road taken in 2009. Image: Google Maps.
Voortrekker Road taken in 2022. Image: Google Maps.

Our next request came in for several areas in Rhodeasfield.

Here are two different sections of Gladiator Street taken in 2009 and in 2023.

Gladiator Street taken in 2009. Image: Google Maps.
Gladiator Street taken in 2023. Image: Google Maps.

Gladiator Street continued.

Gladiator Street taken in 2009. Image: Google Maps.
Gladiator Street taken in 2023. Image: Google Maps.

Here’s Wellington Street in 2009 and 2023.

Wellington Street taken in 2009. Image: Google Maps.
Wellington Street taken in 2023. Image: Google Maps.

And, Catalina Avenue in 2009 and 2024.

Catalina Avenue taken in 2009. Image: Google Maps.
Catalina Avenue taken in 2024. Image: Google Maps.

If you missed PART 3: The evolution of Kempton Park in striking images – PART 3

We also wanted to see a few areas in and around the Kempton Park CBD.

First up, Park Street in 2009 and 2022.

Park Street taken in 2009. Image: Google Maps.
Park Street taken in 2022. Image: Google Maps.

How about a 10-year difference on Pretoria Road? These were taken in 2013 and in 2023.

Pretoria Road taken in 2013. Image: Google Maps.
Pretoria Road taken in 2023. Image: Google Maps.

Take a look at Pongola River Drive in 2009 and again in 2023.

Pongola River Drive taken in 2009. Image: Google Maps.
Pongola River Drive taken in 2023. Image: Google Maps.

Albertina Sisulu Firestation in 2009 (before it was built) and in 2023.

Albertina Sisulu Fire Station land in 2009. Image: Google Maps.
Albertina Sisulu Fire Station land in 2023. Image: Google Maps.

WATCH: The Evolution of Kempton Park Hospital

@kemptonexpress Take a look at Kempton Park Hospital from above: a journey through satellite images from 2002 to March 2024. Once a thriving facility, the hospital has stood abandoned since its closure in 1996. These images reveal the steady deterioration of a structure left to time and neglect, a stark reminder of a space that served our community and now lies unused. #KemptonPark #Abandoned #LocalHistory #KemptonExpress #LocalNews #kemptonparkhospital #Kempton ♬ snowfall – Øneheart & reidenshi

 

 

 

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November 15, 2024
Kempton Express 2 minutes read

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Charmaine Slater

Editor for the Kempton Express and The Thembisan community newspapers. I am a dedicated journalist with a passion for community journalism and the residents we serve.
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