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8936472
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VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This black and white photograph captures a historic urban street scene, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. The image shows a prominent corner building with classic European architectural features, including symmetrically placed windows with shutters on multiple stories and an ornate entrance framed by columns and topped with a decorative pediment.
The ground floor of the building appears to house commercial establishments, as indicated by the signage that can be discerned despite some blur due to what might be long exposure times typical for photography of that era. One sign reads "A. LEHMANN & RENARD," suggesting names possibly associated with one of the businesses located there.
Pedestrians are seen going about their day on foot—some blurred in motion—while others stand still enough to be captured clearly by the camera's slow shutter speed. On the right side, there is evidence of horse-drawn transportation; part of a carriage is visible at the edge of the frame, implying modes of transit before automobiles became prevalent.
To complete this historical tableau, posters can be glimpsed affixed to what seems like a column or kiosk at far right—a common means for advertising events or products during this period.
Overall, this image offers us a window into daily life at a time when cities were hubs for commerce and social interaction before modern technology transformed urban landscapes and lifestyles.
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