Rural Village Scene, Oberuzwil, Switzerland, 1910

This 1910 photograph depicts a rural village in Oberuzwil, Switzerland, showcasing traditional Alpine architecture with steep gabled roofs. Two men walk along a dirt road flanked by buildings, utility poles, and trees. A church steeple with a cross dominates the left side, evoking a tranquil early 20th-century atmosphere.

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FORTEPAN / Schoch Frigyes
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This 1910 photograph depicts a rural village in Oberuzwil, Switzerland, showcasing traditional Alpine architecture with steep gabled roofs. Two men walk along a dirt road flanked by buildings, utility poles, and trees. A church steeple with a cross dominates the left side, evoking a tranquil early 20th-century atmosphere.
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Rural Village Scene, Oberuzwil, Switzerland, 1910
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Wilerstraße az Uze patak feletti híd és a Freudenbergstraße közötti szakaszon, balra az evangélikus templom látható.
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This 1910 photograph depicts a rural village in Oberuzwil, Switzerland, showcasing traditional Alpine architecture with steep gabled roofs. Two men walk along a dirt road flanked by buildings, utility poles, and trees. A church steeple with a cross dominates the left side, evoking a tranquil early 20th-century atmosphere.
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1910
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Switzerland
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Oberuzwil
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Schoch Frigyes
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Rural Village Scene, Oberuzwil, Switzerland, 1910
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This 1910 photograph depicts a rural village in Oberuzwil, Switzerland, showcasing traditional Alpine architecture with steep gabled roofs. Two men walk along a dirt road flanked by buildings, utility poles, and trees. A church steeple with a cross dominates the left side, evoking a tranquil early 20th-century atmosphere.
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Alpine architecture
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church
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historical photography
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pedestrians
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Alpine buildings
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village scene
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rural life
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stereoscopic
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early 20th century
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landscapes
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village
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Switzerland
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Oberuzwil
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The image shows a rural village scene set in a mountainous area. It features two nearly identical views side by side, likely a stereoscopic photograph. In the foreground, a dirt road leads into the scene, and pedestrians can be seen walking along it. Two men are positioned on the right side of the path; one man appears to be wearing a suit with a hat, while the other is casually dressed and stands slightly ahead of him, perhaps leaning against a fence. The background reveals several buildings with steep, gabled roofs, indicative of traditional Alpine architecture. The structures are mostly two or three stories high and have a mix of white and light-colored walls, with some displaying wooden accents. Shrubs and trees are visible around the buildings, contributing to the natural setting. To the left, a tall church steeple can be seen, featuring a pointed roof topped with a cross. The spire is characteristic of many European villages. Streetlights and utility poles stand along the dirt road, adding to the infrastructure of the village. The sky is overcast, suggesting a cloudy day, and the lighting is soft with minimal contrast, typical of black-and-white photography. Overall, the composition captures a tranquil and quaint atmosphere typical of rural life in the early 20th century.
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Source caption

Wilerstraße az Uze patak feletti híd és a Freudenbergstraße közötti szakaszon, balra az evangélikus templom látható.