Urban Scene at Obere Graben and Multertor, 1958, Sankt Gallen
This 1958 image of Sankt Gallen captures a vibrant urban square featuring ornate early 20th-century architecture, including a prominent building labeled 'SCHWEIZERISCHER' and another with a clock tower named 'Globus'. The scene is lively with pedestrians in mid-20th-century attire, suggesting economic activity under sunny skies.
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suisse.fortepan.eu
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This 1958 image of Sankt Gallen captures a vibrant urban square featuring ornate early 20th-century architecture, including a prominent building labeled 'SCHWEIZERISCHER' and another with a clock tower named 'Globus'. The scene is lively with pedestrians in mid-20th-century attire, suggesting economic activity under sunny skies.
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Urban Scene at Obere Graben and Multertor, 1958, Sankt Gallen
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Obere Graben és Multertor kereszteződése.
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This 1958 image of Sankt Gallen captures a vibrant urban square featuring ornate early 20th-century architecture, including a prominent building labeled 'SCHWEIZERISCHER' and another with a clock tower named 'Globus'. The scene is lively with pedestrians in mid-20th-century attire, suggesting economic activity under sunny skies.
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1958
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CC BY-SA 4.0
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Switzerland
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Sankt Gallen
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47.42391
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9.37477
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UWM Libraries
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Urban Scene at Obere Graben and Multertor, 1958, Sankt Gallen
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This 1958 image of Sankt Gallen captures a vibrant urban square featuring ornate early 20th-century architecture, including a prominent building labeled 'SCHWEIZERISCHER' and another with a clock tower named 'Globus'. The scene is lively with pedestrians in mid-20th-century attire, suggesting economic activity under sunny skies.
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pedestrians
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urban
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Sankt Gallen
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1958
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city square
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city planning
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historical buildings
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historic buildings
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urban life
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architecture
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The image depicts a bustling urban scene in a city square. On the left, there is a large, ornate building featuring a dome with decorative details. A sign on the building, partially obscured but readable, states "SCHWEIZERISCHER." The architecture suggests an early 20th-century style with intricate designs along the facade.
To the right stands another significant building, topped with a clock tower. The structure features large windows and is labeled with the word "Globus," which is prominently displayed on the ground floor. Above the entrance, there is a vertical striped pattern that may resemble a banner.
In the foreground, several people are walking, dressed in mid-20th-century attire. Some women wear dresses while men can be seen in suits or casual clothing. A few individuals appear to be on the verge of crossing the street, which curves gently in front of the buildings. Streetlamps with spherical tops are visible, and there is a traffic pole indicating a stop or regulation for vehicles.
The setting appears to be a sunny day, suggested by the well-defined shadows cast by the buildings and street objects, indicating mid-morning to afternoon light. The overall atmosphere conveys a lively urban center, likely during a time of economic activity.
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Source caption
Obere Graben és Multertor kereszteződése.