Bahnhofplatz, Zurich, 1939
This 1939 photograph depicts Bahnhofplatz in Zurich, Switzerland, bustling with a crowd in traditional attire celebrating a festive occasion. Notable features include a building adorned with banners, the presence of streetcars and vintage cars, and a police officer overseeing the event, all under clear skies, fostering a vibrant community atmosphere.
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suisse.fortepan.eu
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FORTEPAN / Ebner
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This 1939 photograph depicts Bahnhofplatz in Zurich, Switzerland, bustling with a crowd in traditional attire celebrating a festive occasion. Notable features include a building adorned with banners, the presence of streetcars and vintage cars, and a police officer overseeing the event, all under clear skies, fostering a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Bahnhofplatz, Zurich, 1939
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Bahnhofplatz.
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This 1939 photograph depicts Bahnhofplatz in Zurich, Switzerland, bustling with a crowd in traditional attire celebrating a festive occasion. Notable features include a building adorned with banners, the presence of streetcars and vintage cars, and a police officer overseeing the event, all under clear skies, fostering a vibrant community atmosphere.
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1939
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CC BY-SA 4.0
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Switzerland
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Zurich
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47.36667
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8.55
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import
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Ebner
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Bahnhofplatz, Zurich, 1939
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This 1939 photograph depicts Bahnhofplatz in Zurich, Switzerland, bustling with a crowd in traditional attire celebrating a festive occasion. Notable features include a building adorned with banners, the presence of streetcars and vintage cars, and a police officer overseeing the event, all under clear skies, fostering a vibrant community atmosphere.
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police officer
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traditional attire
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crowd
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Zurich
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Bahnhofplatz
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procession
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festivity
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urban scene
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Gogo Parry
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streetcars
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vintage cars
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architecture
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community
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traditional clothing
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policing
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transportation
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celebration
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The photograph captures a bustling urban scene featuring a crowd gathered in a city square. At the forefront, a procession of people dressed in traditional attire is visible. The men and women wear long, dark dresses with white blouses, complemented by large, decorative hats. The women’s hair is styled traditionally, with loose curls. Some individuals carry flowers or small items in their hands, adding to the festive atmosphere.
In the background, a multi-story building occupies the scene, with large windows and a flat roof. The facade displays banners and flags, suggesting a celebratory event. The name "Gogo Parry" is prominently displayed on the ground level of the building, while other signage is partially obscured but includes the word "Teppiche" near the bottom.
Streetcars are visible in the vicinity, characteristic of the period, with one labeled "3," indicating the route number. Several parked cars are present, featuring vintage designs common from earlier in the 20th century. A police officer in a dark uniform can be seen standing slightly to the right of the pedestrians, monitoring the crowd.
The setting suggests a bright, sunny day, typical of a summer or late spring afternoon, evidenced by the clear skies. The composition emphasizes both the vibrant activity of the crowd and the architectural elements of the buildings lining the square, adding to the atmosphere of celebration and community engagement.
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Source caption
Bahnhofplatz.