Eisengasse, Basel, Switzerland, 1965

A bustling street scene in Basel, Switzerland, in 1965. The image features ornate buildings, including the 'Restaurant HEL' with decorative elements, and the modern 'merkur' retail space. Pedestrians in period attire populate the lively street, with bicycles parked nearby, reflecting mid-day life in a temperate climate.

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44057
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FORTEPAN / Ungváry Rudolf
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A bustling street scene in Basel, Switzerland, in 1965. The image features ornate buildings, including the 'Restaurant HEL' with decorative elements, and the modern 'merkur' retail space. Pedestrians in period attire populate the lively street, with bicycles parked nearby, reflecting mid-day life in a temperate climate.
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Eisengasse, Basel, Switzerland, 1965
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Eisengasse, szemben a Marktplatz-on a Schlemmer-Markt.
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A bustling street scene in Basel, Switzerland, in 1965. The image features ornate buildings, including the 'Restaurant HEL' with decorative elements, and the modern 'merkur' retail space. Pedestrians in period attire populate the lively street, with bicycles parked nearby, reflecting mid-day life in a temperate climate.
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1965
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Switzerland
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Basel
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Ungváry Rudolf
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Eisengasse, Basel, Switzerland, 1965
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A bustling street scene in Basel, Switzerland, in 1965. The image features ornate buildings, including the 'Restaurant HEL' with decorative elements, and the modern 'merkur' retail space. Pedestrians in period attire populate the lively street, with bicycles parked nearby, reflecting mid-day life in a temperate climate.
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business establishments
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city life
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commercial
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pedestrians
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architecture
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street scene
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1965
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urban
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Basel
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retail
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transportation
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pedestrian activity
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The image depicts a bustling urban street scene, likely in the mid-20th century, captured in black and white. On the left, a multistory building with ornate architectural details and a banner reading “Restaurant HEL” in an ornate script can be seen. This building has decorative elements and a small balcony adorned with several flags, possibly indicative of a cafe or establishment with international ties. Adjacent to this, a modern-looking building features the name "merkur" prominently displayed in bold letters across a curved facade. The building has large glass windows revealing a well-lit interior, suggesting a retail or commercial space. Below the "merkur" sign, a traffic light indicates pedestrian activity, with a clear "no parking" sign positioned nearby. The street is lively with pedestrians. Several individuals are visible: some dressed in coats, while others sport light jackets or dresses typical of the era. Two women in the foreground walk side by side, one holding a handbag. A man stands conversing with another woman near the edge of the sidewalk. Bicycles are parked along the street, hinting at a mode of transport commonly used in that time. In the background, further off to the left, there is another building displaying "BASLESTA," which may indicate a hotel or another business establishment. The overall setting conveys a sense of mid-day life, likely in a temperate climate, observable through the clothing choices of the pedestrians and a lack of heavy winter attire.
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