Centralbahnplatz, Basel, Switzerland, 1968

This 1968 image of Centralbahnplatz in Basel shows a vibrant urban scene with tram tracks, vehicles, and pedestrians. Highlights include the Hotel Victoria National, various shops like 'ARNI Chocolats,' and the Swiss flag. The area features early 20th-century architecture and a lively atmosphere, capturing the essence of city life in mid-20th-century Switzerland.

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FORTEPAN / Szomolányi József
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This 1968 image of Centralbahnplatz in Basel shows a vibrant urban scene with tram tracks, vehicles, and pedestrians. Highlights include the Hotel Victoria National, various shops like 'ARNI Chocolats,' and the Swiss flag. The area features early 20th-century architecture and a lively atmosphere, capturing the essence of city life in mid-20th-century Switzerland.
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Centralbahnplatz, Basel, Switzerland, 1968
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Centralbahnplatz. A kép jobb szélén a Svájci Szövetségi Vasút (SBB) állomása, a Bahnhof Basel SBB látható.
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This 1968 image of Centralbahnplatz in Basel shows a vibrant urban scene with tram tracks, vehicles, and pedestrians. Highlights include the Hotel Victoria National, various shops like 'ARNI Chocolats,' and the Swiss flag. The area features early 20th-century architecture and a lively atmosphere, capturing the essence of city life in mid-20th-century Switzerland.
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1968
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Switzerland
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Basel
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Szomolányi József
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Centralbahnplatz, Basel, Switzerland, 1968
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This 1968 image of Centralbahnplatz in Basel shows a vibrant urban scene with tram tracks, vehicles, and pedestrians. Highlights include the Hotel Victoria National, various shops like 'ARNI Chocolats,' and the Swiss flag. The area features early 20th-century architecture and a lively atmosphere, capturing the essence of city life in mid-20th-century Switzerland.
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vehicles
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1968
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trams
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urban scene
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Basel
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pedestrians
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Swiss flag
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architecture
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shops
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public transport
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cityscape
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Hotel Victoria National
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The image depicts an urban street scene, likely taken during daylight. In the foreground, there is an intersection where tram tracks are visible, leading into the street. A variety of vehicles, including cars and buses, populate the scene. On the left side, a building displays the name "Hotel Victoria National" prominently across its facade. The building has a light-colored exterior with numerous windows and is adjacent to another structure with decorative elements typical of early 20th-century architecture. Above the hotel, several signs and advertisements are apparent. The most notable are for "ARNI Chocolats & Biscuits" and "jedezeit cooL Kaffe", suggesting a commercial area with shops and cafes. Other signs include "Baloise Incendie," possibly related to insurance or finance, and various flags, including at least one red with a white cross, indicative of the Swiss flag. Further right, the structure features a distinctive dome, and the corner is marked by a sign reading "BUFF." People can be seen walking near the crosswalks, dressed in clothing common to a past era, suggestive of 20th-century styles. Overhead, electrical wires for trams crisscross the sky, against a clear blue backdrop typical of a sunny day. The overall composition reveals a bustling urban atmosphere with a blend of residential, commercial, and public transit elements.
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Centralbahnplatz. A kép jobb szélén a Svájci Szövetségi Vasút (SBB) állomása, a Bahnhof Basel SBB látható.