Centralbahnplatz, Basel, 1910
This 1910 photograph of Centralbahnplatz in Basel, Switzerland, captures a lively street scene with men in formal attire conversing near tram tracks. The Swiss hotel Schweizerhof stands prominently, featuring ornate architecture and balcony awnings. A traditional tram and pedestrians enhance the bustling urban atmosphere, indicative of early 20th-century city life.
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suisse.fortepan.eu
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FORTEPAN / Schoch Frigyes
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This 1910 photograph of Centralbahnplatz in Basel, Switzerland, captures a lively street scene with men in formal attire conversing near tram tracks. The Swiss hotel Schweizerhof stands prominently, featuring ornate architecture and balcony awnings. A traditional tram and pedestrians enhance the bustling urban atmosphere, indicative of early 20th-century city life.
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Centralbahnplatz, Basel, 1910
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Centralbahnplatz, jobbról a Hotel Schweizerhof, balra a háttérben a Strassburger Denkmal.
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This 1910 photograph of Centralbahnplatz in Basel, Switzerland, captures a lively street scene with men in formal attire conversing near tram tracks. The Swiss hotel Schweizerhof stands prominently, featuring ornate architecture and balcony awnings. A traditional tram and pedestrians enhance the bustling urban atmosphere, indicative of early 20th-century city life.
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1910
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CC BY-SA 4.0
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Switzerland
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Basel
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Schoch Frigyes
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Centralbahnplatz, Basel, 1910
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This 1910 photograph of Centralbahnplatz in Basel, Switzerland, captures a lively street scene with men in formal attire conversing near tram tracks. The Swiss hotel Schweizerhof stands prominently, featuring ornate architecture and balcony awnings. A traditional tram and pedestrians enhance the bustling urban atmosphere, indicative of early 20th-century city life.
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historical
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public life
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historical photography
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formal attire
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public transport
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architecture
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city square
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urban life
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street scene
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tram
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Schweizerhof
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Centralbahnplatz
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Basel
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The image is a black-and-white photograph capturing a street scene, likely in a city square. The foreground features a pair of men dressed in formal attire, including suits and hats, standing conversing near the center. They are positioned on a paved area that displays distinct tram tracks curving around them.
In the background, on the right side of the image, there is a large building with a sign that reads "SCHWEIZERH," suggesting it may be a hotel or restaurant. The structure displays several balconies adorned with light-colored awnings, indicating a vibrant street life. Below the sign, there are flags hanging, although specific details about their designs cannot be discerned.
To the left, a traditional tram is visible, stopped near a small structure that could be a ticket booth or waiting area. The tram is adorned with ornate architectural elements. There are additional pedestrians dispersed throughout the scene, with some walking along the sidewalks and others crossing the street.
The background features trees and additional buildings, suggesting a park-like atmosphere. There is overhead electrical wiring indicative of the tram system, crisscrossing the sky. The overall composition suggests a bustling urban environment on a clear day, likely in the late afternoon, with shadows cast across the ground. The image conveys a sense of historical grandeur, reflecting an earlier era of city life.
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Source caption
Centralbahnplatz, jobbról a Hotel Schweizerhof, balra a háttérben a Strassburger Denkmal.