The resource, probably produced in the late 1970s or early 1980s, is a postcard of five well-known sites in Tel Aviv. In the centre is the Shalom Tower – at the time the tallest building in Israel. In a clockwise direction from the top left is the Mann Auditorium, Dizengoff Square, the Habima Theatre, and Hayarkon Street that runs parallel to the Mediterranean Sea. Together these images represented modern-day Tel Aviv of the time.
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The Shalom Tower - The Shalom Tower, completed in 1965 with 34 floors, is an office tower in the centre of Tel Aviv. It was, at the time, the tallest skyscraper in the Middle East. Today, besides offices, it houses some permanent and temporary exhibitions dedicated to the establishment and development of Tel Aviv.
The Mann Auditorium - The Mann Auditorium (today known as the Charles Bronfman Auditorium or Heichal HaTarbut) opened in 1957 in Habima Square and is the biggest concert hall in Tel Aviv. It is home to the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.
Dizengoff Square - Dizengoff Square, built in 1934, is an iconic plaza in the city centre. Named after the wife of the first mayor of Tel Aviv, it was for decades a popular landmark. In recent years, however, its popularity has dwindled as people look for shadier and quieter places to relax.
The Habima Theatre - The Habima Theatre was founded in Bialystok, then Russia, in 1912. The performances were in Hebrew and dealt with Jewish issues. In 1928 some of the actors came to perform in pre-state Israel. They established the theatre locally and in 1945 built the theatre hall in Tel Aviv. Habima has been Israel’s official national theatre since 1958.
Hayarkon Street - Hayarkon Street is a major road that runs parallel to the Mediterranean Sea for several kilometres, stretching from Tel Aviv’s northern beaches to almost as far as the Jaffa. Along the street are restaurants, shops, and some of Tel Aviv’s most expensive hotels. The street is also part of the Tel Aviv Marathon held annually in March.
