Busy dock scene with 'Fluelen' ferry, Luzern, Switzerland, 1934

This 1934 image captures a bustling dock in Luzern, Switzerland, featuring the ferry 'Fluelen' alongside an ornate wooden structure with a sign reading 'RESTAU-RATION.' Passengers in early 20th-century attire interact onboard, while a scenic hilly landscape and overcast sky suggest a lively atmosphere during traveling.

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FORTEPAN / Pohl Pálma
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This 1934 image captures a bustling dock in Luzern, Switzerland, featuring the ferry 'Fluelen' alongside an ornate wooden structure with a sign reading 'RESTAU-RATION.' Passengers in early 20th-century attire interact onboard, while a scenic hilly landscape and overcast sky suggest a lively atmosphere during traveling.
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Busy dock scene with 'Fluelen' ferry, Luzern, Switzerland, 1934
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This 1934 image captures a bustling dock in Luzern, Switzerland, featuring the ferry 'Fluelen' alongside an ornate wooden structure with a sign reading 'RESTAU-RATION.' Passengers in early 20th-century attire interact onboard, while a scenic hilly landscape and overcast sky suggest a lively atmosphere during traveling.
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1934
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Switzerland
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Luzern
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47.05048
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8.30635
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Pohl Pálma
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Busy dock scene with 'Fluelen' ferry, Luzern, Switzerland, 1934
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This 1934 image captures a bustling dock in Luzern, Switzerland, featuring the ferry 'Fluelen' alongside an ornate wooden structure with a sign reading 'RESTAU-RATION.' Passengers in early 20th-century attire interact onboard, while a scenic hilly landscape and overcast sky suggest a lively atmosphere during traveling.
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boat
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Luzern
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ferry
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dock
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scenic
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architecture
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transportation
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social gatherings
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historical attire
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Luzern architecture
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scenic landscapes
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dock structures
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maritime activity
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travel
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1930s
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The image depicts a busy dock scene with a large boat, likely a ferry, named "Fluelen." The vessel is docked alongside a wooden structure that features ornate architecture, including a curved, metal arch with decorative elements. Above the arch, a sign reads "RESTAU-RATION," suggesting a food service area or restaurant. Several people are visible on the boat, some seated and others standing, indicating a social atmosphere. They appear to be mostly dressed in formal or semi-formal attire typical of the early 20th century, with hats commonly worn by men and women. The railing of the boat is adorned with several items that appear to be personal possessions or containers. A clock mounted near the dock clearly shows the time, although the details are not crisp enough to discern the exact hour. A wooden gangplank extends from the boat to the dock, allowing for passenger access. The dock area is made of wooden planks, and various objects, including barrels, are scattered around. In the background, there are hints of a hilly landscape, with buildings on the slope, further indicating a scenic lakeside or riverside location. The sky appears overcast, suggesting a cloudy day, possibly in the off-peak season for traveling. Overall, the composition conveys a sense of movement and activity, with passengers preparing to embark or disembark from the boat.
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