Heritage continued ...

White Durbanites in particular found themselves betwixt loyalties to Britain and the South African government as well as facing rivalries with the Afrikaners. In many ways the art work on the Art Deco Buildings reflect a particular Durban identity with a strong emphasis on the city's maritime background. Durban's Muslim traders reflected their religion in many of the Art Deco structures in Prince Edward Street. The Durban structures, however, are not unique as the architects borrowed heavily from their American counterparts.