And so, amidst what was then a rubble-strewn wilderness, the revived Esplanade became a hive of public activity once more. During the 1950s it was used variously as a restaurant and for fancy dress dances and carnival balls, and then later also for fashion shows.
The Esplanade, after being damaged, became a vibrant public space again in the 1950s. It was used for various activities like dining, parties, and fashion presentations.