Street Scene at Gertrudstrasse 4, Zurich, 1969

This 1969 black-and-white image captures urban life at Gertrudstrasse 4 in Zurich. A two-story building with a textured facade features a boutique selling fabrics. A lamppost displays a poster for a book exhibition at Helmhaus from June 9-23, 1968. Two parked cars and cobblestone streets reflect the era's character, suggesting a bustling commercial neighborhood.

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FORTEPAN / Nagy Gyula
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This 1969 black-and-white image captures urban life at Gertrudstrasse 4 in Zurich. A two-story building with a textured facade features a boutique selling fabrics. A lamppost displays a poster for a book exhibition at Helmhaus from June 9-23, 1968. Two parked cars and cobblestone streets reflect the era's character, suggesting a bustling commercial neighborhood.
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Street Scene at Gertrudstrasse 4, Zurich, 1969
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Gertrudstrasse 4.
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This 1969 black-and-white image captures urban life at Gertrudstrasse 4 in Zurich. A two-story building with a textured facade features a boutique selling fabrics. A lamppost displays a poster for a book exhibition at Helmhaus from June 9-23, 1968. Two parked cars and cobblestone streets reflect the era's character, suggesting a bustling commercial neighborhood.
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1969
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Switzerland
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Zurich
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Nagy Gyula
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Street Scene at Gertrudstrasse 4, Zurich, 1969
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This 1969 black-and-white image captures urban life at Gertrudstrasse 4 in Zurich. A two-story building with a textured facade features a boutique selling fabrics. A lamppost displays a poster for a book exhibition at Helmhaus from June 9-23, 1968. Two parked cars and cobblestone streets reflect the era's character, suggesting a bustling commercial neighborhood.
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Zurich
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urban life
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black and white
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architecture
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commerce
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urban exploration
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vehicles
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signage
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street life
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exhibition
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boutique
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street scene
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1969
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The image portrays a street scene, captured in black and white, likely from the late 1960s. The central focus is a two-story building with a light-colored textured facade. It features a balcony on the upper floor, where a partially visible figure stands, appearing to look down at the street. Below the balcony, the ground floor has a main entrance with three steps leading up to it. To the right of the entrance is a window displaying a sign that reads "STOFFE / Boutique RESTEN," which suggests that this establishment sells textiles or fabrics. Dark curtains partially obscure the view inside. A lamppost, adorned with a poster indicating an exhibition from June 9 to 23, 1968, is prominently placed in the foreground. The poster mentions "Helmhaus" and refers to a scientific and technical book exhibition, with text neatly arranged on the sign. In the foreground, two vehicles are parked on the street. One is a darker car with visible damage on the rear, while the other is a lighter-colored car parked beside it, both of which are characteristic of the era’s automobile designs. The street is lined with cobblestones, and there are hints of greenery from overhanging branches suggesting it may be spring or summer. The scene reflects urban life and commerce from the period, with a vibrant display window and an exhibition announcement contributing to the character of the environment.
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