Schifflände, Basel, 1958
This lively urban scene from Basel in 1958 captures pedestrians interacting with their environment. A tree and a poster stand partially obscure the sidewalk where two men stroll, one in a suit and the other cycling. Notable architecture includes the "Buchhandlung WEPE" bookstore, suggesting a vibrant cultural atmosphere. Cobblestone streets and strong shadows hint at a sunny day.
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photograph
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suisse.fortepan.eu
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FORTEPAN / UWM Libraries
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This lively urban scene from Basel in 1958 captures pedestrians interacting with their environment. A tree and a poster stand partially obscure the sidewalk where two men stroll, one in a suit and the other cycling. Notable architecture includes the "Buchhandlung WEPE" bookstore, suggesting a vibrant cultural atmosphere. Cobblestone streets and strong shadows hint at a sunny day.
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Schifflände, Basel, 1958
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Schifflände.
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This lively urban scene from Basel in 1958 captures pedestrians interacting with their environment. A tree and a poster stand partially obscure the sidewalk where two men stroll, one in a suit and the other cycling. Notable architecture includes the "Buchhandlung WEPE" bookstore, suggesting a vibrant cultural atmosphere. Cobblestone streets and strong shadows hint at a sunny day.
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1958
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CC BY-SA 4.0
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Switzerland
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Basel
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47.55839
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7.57327
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1
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UWM Libraries
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Schifflände, Basel, 1958
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This lively urban scene from Basel in 1958 captures pedestrians interacting with their environment. A tree and a poster stand partially obscure the sidewalk where two men stroll, one in a suit and the other cycling. Notable architecture includes the "Buchhandlung WEPE" bookstore, suggesting a vibrant cultural atmosphere. Cobblestone streets and strong shadows hint at a sunny day.
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bookselling
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city life
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urban architecture
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advertising
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bicycles
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street scene
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architecture
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urban
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pedestrians
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1958
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Basel
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The image depicts a busy urban street scene captured in black and white. In the foreground, there is a tree on the left side of the frame, its trunk partially obscuring a nearby poster stand. The poster features text that is mostly unclear but includes the word "DAS," which suggests it could be a promotional advertisement.
Two men are walking on the sidewalk. The man on the left is dressed in a dark suit and appears to be leisurely walking. He is in profile, moving away from the camera. The second man, situated toward the mid-right of the scene, is wearing a light-colored cardigan and is riding a bicycle, leaning slightly forward as he pedals.
To the right, another man is seen walking toward the camera, his back to the viewer. He is wearing a long trench coat and a dark hat. The setting seems lively, as there is a sense of action with the men in motion.
Background buildings create a varied architectural scene. Structures are visible in multiple styles, with balconies and large windows. One of the buildings, shown prominently in the middle of the background, has signage that reads "Buchhandlung WEPE," indicating that it is a bookstore or library. The street appears to be paved with cobblestones, and the time of day seems bright, likely indicating a sunny day in the afternoon or early evening, as evidenced by the strong shadows cast by the people and objects in the scene.
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Source caption
Schifflände.