Barfüsserplatz, Basel, 1965
This 1965 black-and-white image captures Barfüsserplatz in Basel, Switzerland, showcasing a bustling urban intersection. The scene features the 'WARTECKBIER' restaurant, a group of pedestrians, trams, and vintage cars, reflecting the vibrant city life. The architecture and atmospheric haze evoke a nostalgic feel of mid-20th century European urban life.
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suisse.fortepan.eu
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FORTEPAN / Ungváry Rudolf
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This 1965 black-and-white image captures Barfüsserplatz in Basel, Switzerland, showcasing a bustling urban intersection. The scene features the 'WARTECKBIER' restaurant, a group of pedestrians, trams, and vintage cars, reflecting the vibrant city life. The architecture and atmospheric haze evoke a nostalgic feel of mid-20th century European urban life.
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Barfüsserplatz, Basel, 1965
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Barfüsserplatz
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This 1965 black-and-white image captures Barfüsserplatz in Basel, Switzerland, showcasing a bustling urban intersection. The scene features the 'WARTECKBIER' restaurant, a group of pedestrians, trams, and vintage cars, reflecting the vibrant city life. The architecture and atmospheric haze evoke a nostalgic feel of mid-20th century European urban life.
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1965
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CC BY-SA 4.0
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Switzerland
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Basel
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1
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import
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Ungváry Rudolf
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Barfüsserplatz, Basel, 1965
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This 1965 black-and-white image captures Barfüsserplatz in Basel, Switzerland, showcasing a bustling urban intersection. The scene features the 'WARTECKBIER' restaurant, a group of pedestrians, trams, and vintage cars, reflecting the vibrant city life. The architecture and atmospheric haze evoke a nostalgic feel of mid-20th century European urban life.
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1965
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restaurants
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black-and-white
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trams
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vintage cars
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public transportation
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pedestrians
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architecture
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urban intersection
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Basel
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historical photography
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1960s Europe
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urban architecture
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city life
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Warteckbier
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The image depicts a bustling urban intersection, likely in a European city, captured in black-and-white. On the left side, a two-story building prominently displays the name "WARTECKBIER" above its entrance, indicating it may be a restaurant or bar. The façade features multiple windows with shutters, and a few signs are posted in the windows, although the text is too blurry to read clearly.
In front of the restaurant, a group of people stands on the sidewalk, waiting at a crosswalk. They are dressed in a variety of coats and hats, suggesting the weather is cool. To the right of the group, a woman in a dark coat stands alone, observing the street.
The intersection features various vehicles, including an older white car that appears to be passing through the crosswalk. Nearby, a tram is positioned at a stop with a digital display reading "5," suggesting it is part of the local public transportation system. Other vehicles include a vintage Volkswagen and other cars, parked or waiting at a red traffic light.
The background consists of several buildings with distinct architectural features, including decorative elements and varied window designs. Overhead, power lines and street lamps span across the scene, contributing to the urban atmosphere. The sky is hazy, which may indicate it is early morning or late afternoon, enhancing the nostalgic feel of the photograph. Pedestrian crossings are marked with faded stripes on the roadway, reinforcing the busy and vibrant setting of city life.
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Barfüsserplatz