Place de Longemalle, Geneva, 1936
This 1936 image captures a vibrant street scene in Geneva, showcasing cyclists, vehicles, and ornate architecture. A delivery cyclist navigates a wide, tree-lined street paved with shadows, while nearby buildings feature shop canopies and a direction signpost indicating distances to major cities. The prominent church steeple in the background enriches the urban atmosphere.
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suisse.fortepan.eu
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This 1936 image captures a vibrant street scene in Geneva, showcasing cyclists, vehicles, and ornate architecture. A delivery cyclist navigates a wide, tree-lined street paved with shadows, while nearby buildings feature shop canopies and a direction signpost indicating distances to major cities. The prominent church steeple in the background enriches the urban atmosphere.
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Place de Longemalle, Geneva, 1936
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Place de Longemalle.
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This 1936 image captures a vibrant street scene in Geneva, showcasing cyclists, vehicles, and ornate architecture. A delivery cyclist navigates a wide, tree-lined street paved with shadows, while nearby buildings feature shop canopies and a direction signpost indicating distances to major cities. The prominent church steeple in the background enriches the urban atmosphere.
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1936
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CC BY-SA 4.0
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Switzerland
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Geneva
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Fortepan
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Place de Longemalle, Geneva, 1936
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This 1936 image captures a vibrant street scene in Geneva, showcasing cyclists, vehicles, and ornate architecture. A delivery cyclist navigates a wide, tree-lined street paved with shadows, while nearby buildings feature shop canopies and a direction signpost indicating distances to major cities. The prominent church steeple in the background enriches the urban atmosphere.
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city squares
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Geneva
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street scene
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cycling
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urban architecture
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vehicles
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shops
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urban life
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transportation
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1936
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architecture
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commerce
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bicycles
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The image shows a bustling street scene, likely from the early to mid-20th century. In the foreground, a cyclist is moving to the right, carrying a large bag on their back, suggesting they may be delivering goods. The cyclist is slightly out of focus, emphasizing motion.
The street is wide with a paved surface, and trees with bare branches line the road, indicating it may be early spring or late fall. Shadow patterns from the trees create a patchy effect on the pavement.
To the left, several parked and moving vehicles are visible, including cars from the period that appear to be typical of the early automotive designs. There are also bicycles parked along the side of the street.
On the right side of the image, several buildings can be seen, characterized by ornate architecture and large windows. Some have canopies overhanging the entrances, suggesting the presence of shops or cafes. A prominent signpost indicates directions to various cities: Lausanne, Paris, Lyon, Evian, and Chamonix, displaying distances to each location, evident from the clear text.
The background features a church steeple rising above the adjacent buildings, indicating the presence of a religious structure nearby. The sky appears bright, suggesting daytime, with a few clouds visible in the upper part of the image.
Overall, the composition captures a lively urban atmosphere with a mix of pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles, creating a sense of movement and activity typical of a busy city square.
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Source caption
Place de Longemalle.