Kornhausplatz, Kindlifresserbrunnen, Bern, Switzerland, 1938
This 1938 photograph captures a dynamic urban scene in Bern, Switzerland, featuring the ornate Kindlifresserbrunnen fountain. Children and an adult converse nearby, while bustling pedestrians, bicycles, and 1930s cars fill the street. The Kornhaus building's elegant architecture and visible signage enhance the nostalgic atmosphere of daily life during this era.
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suisse.fortepan.eu
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FORTEPAN / MZSL/Ofner Károly
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This 1938 photograph captures a dynamic urban scene in Bern, Switzerland, featuring the ornate Kindlifresserbrunnen fountain. Children and an adult converse nearby, while bustling pedestrians, bicycles, and 1930s cars fill the street. The Kornhaus building's elegant architecture and visible signage enhance the nostalgic atmosphere of daily life during this era.
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Kornhausplatz, Kindlifresserbrunnen, Bern, Switzerland, 1938
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Kornhausplatz, Kindlifresserbrunnen.
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This 1938 photograph captures a dynamic urban scene in Bern, Switzerland, featuring the ornate Kindlifresserbrunnen fountain. Children and an adult converse nearby, while bustling pedestrians, bicycles, and 1930s cars fill the street. The Kornhaus building's elegant architecture and visible signage enhance the nostalgic atmosphere of daily life during this era.
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1938
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CC BY-SA 4.0
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Switzerland
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Bern
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MZSL/Ofner Károly
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Kornhausplatz, Kindlifresserbrunnen, Bern, Switzerland, 1938
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This 1938 photograph captures a dynamic urban scene in Bern, Switzerland, featuring the ornate Kindlifresserbrunnen fountain. Children and an adult converse nearby, while bustling pedestrians, bicycles, and 1930s cars fill the street. The Kornhaus building's elegant architecture and visible signage enhance the nostalgic atmosphere of daily life during this era.
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fountain
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children
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architecture
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historical context
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pedestrians
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Kornhaus
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bustling
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Bern
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1938
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urban
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urban life
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public fountain
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street scene
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The photograph depicts a busy urban street scene, likely in the mid-20th century. In the foreground, there is a rounded, stone fountain with an ornate design, featuring decorative patterns and a central pillar. Two children, one in a patterned dress and the other in a light outfit, stand next to the fountain, seemingly admiring something or waiting. An adult, dressed in a suit with a light-colored hat, bends down to speak with them.
In the background, a prominent building stands, characterized by its arched entrances and large windows that reflect the light. The signage above the main entrance reads "KORNHAUS," while another sign above a side entrance displays the word "GEWERBEMUSEUM." The architecture suggests an elegant style, common in public buildings of that era.
A few pedestrians occupy the street, some walking toward the camera and others engaging in conversation, with one woman in a light dress pushing a baby carriage. Bicycles can be seen parked along the building, and a few cars, likely from the 1930s or 1940s, are parked nearby along the roadside.
Traffic signs are visible, including one that resembles a Soviet flag, hinting at the historical context. The setting suggests daytime, possibly in spring or summer, indicated by the clarity of light and the outdoor activities. The overall tone of the image is nostalgic and bustling, capturing a moment in everyday urban life.
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Kornhausplatz, Kindlifresserbrunnen.