AV. SAO JOAO from Av. Ipiranga to Av. Duque de Caxias

First National City Bank black marble building stands on the left...

City Bank building on the left; Cine Rivoli & Cine Olido on the right-hand-side. 

 Praça Julio Mesquita - Avenida S.João in 1950.

Mohamed Ali exits San Rafael Hotel on Avenida São João in 1969. 

boy & girl look out at Avenida São João as tram-cars travel west towards Lapa and east towards the city.

Cine Metro and Lojas Pirani on the right-hand-side circa 1963.

Avenida São João with Avenida Duque de Caxias in 1963. 

Hotel Comodoro on Av. Duque de Caxias with Rua Conselheiro Nébias, in 1953.