Börse, Bleicherweg 5, Zurich, 1938
This 1938 image captures a modernist building at Bleicherweg 5 in Zurich, Switzerland, characterized by large vertical windows and a distinctive curved top feature. In the foreground, a man and child cross the street by a newsstand displaying various publications. The scene reflects urban life with a vintage car and pedestrians, creating a typical day ambiance in a bustling city.
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photograph
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suisse.fortepan.eu
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FORTEPAN / MZSL/Ofner Károly
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This 1938 image captures a modernist building at Bleicherweg 5 in Zurich, Switzerland, characterized by large vertical windows and a distinctive curved top feature. In the foreground, a man and child cross the street by a newsstand displaying various publications. The scene reflects urban life with a vintage car and pedestrians, creating a typical day ambiance in a bustling city.
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Börse, Bleicherweg 5, Zurich, 1938
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Börse, Bleicherweg 5.
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This 1938 image captures a modernist building at Bleicherweg 5 in Zurich, Switzerland, characterized by large vertical windows and a distinctive curved top feature. In the foreground, a man and child cross the street by a newsstand displaying various publications. The scene reflects urban life with a vintage car and pedestrians, creating a typical day ambiance in a bustling city.
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1938
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CC BY-SA 4.0
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Switzerland
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Zurich
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1
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import
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MZSL/Ofner Károly
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Börse, Bleicherweg 5, Zurich, 1938
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This 1938 image captures a modernist building at Bleicherweg 5 in Zurich, Switzerland, characterized by large vertical windows and a distinctive curved top feature. In the foreground, a man and child cross the street by a newsstand displaying various publications. The scene reflects urban life with a vintage car and pedestrians, creating a typical day ambiance in a bustling city.
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building facade
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architecture
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vintage automobiles
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pedestrian activity
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vintage car
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newsstand
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urban life
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Zurich
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modernist architecture
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commercial area
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The image features a prominent, modernist-style building with a rounded upper section. The building's facade is characterized by large, vertical windows that stretch from the ground to the top, creating a sense of height. At the curved top, there is a decorative element, possibly an emblem or crest, featuring intricate designs.
In the foreground, a group of people is visible, one man in a dark coat crossing the street. He is accompanied by a child holding his hand. Another figure, dressed in a long coat, stands near a newsstand that displays various posters and publications. The newsstand is built into the building's base and is filled with items that are somewhat obscured but appear to include magazines.
To the left, a vintage car is parked, identifiable by its rounded shapes typical of classic car designs. Next to the car, there is a traffic signal, with a design indicating pedestrian crossing.
The street is quiet, with few vehicles or pedestrians. Two additional groups of people can be seen further along the building, one of whom appears to be a woman in a dark dress speaking to another person.
The overall atmosphere of the scene suggests a typical day in a city, possibly in the mid-20th century, indicated by the architectural style and the clothing of the individuals. The sky is overcast, lending a moody quality to the image. The setting has an urban vibe, with structures closely lining the street, suggesting a commercial area. The signage on the building to the left reads “BAR,” adding to the commercial context of the scene.
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Source caption
Börse, Bleicherweg 5.