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Merchants Square in Milan
Merchants Square in Milan Milan Merchants Square. Date of Photograph:1910 ca
Brogi
BGA-F-09991A-0000
Media ID 33164234
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Billboard Business Sign Coach Fireplace For The Home Interior On The Tracks Railway Road Avenue Shutters Street Lamp Streetcar Terrace Tower Wheeltrack By Land For Daytime On The Road With Action
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This print captures the essence of Merchants' Square in Milan during the early 20th century. Taken around 1910, this snapshot showcases a bustling urban scene filled with historical charm. The image reveals a picturesque street lamp illuminating the exterior of buildings that line the square. The furnishings for civic spaces are meticulously arranged, adding an elegant touch to the surroundings. A business sign and billboard catch one's attention, showcasing various products and services available at that time. A terrace adorned with furniture invites passersby to take a moment to relax and enjoy their surroundings. Through an open window, we glimpse into an interior space where elements of writing instruments and communication tools can be seen—a testament to Milan's thriving commercial activity during this era. Adding life to the composition are horses—majestic terrestrial mammals—pulling coaches along the road. The presence of a streetcar on tracks further emphasizes transportation as a vital aspect of city life back then. As our eyes wander through this vibrant street scene, we catch glimpses of architectural marvels such as towers rising above buildings. Both men and women can be spotted strolling along in fashionable clothing typical for that period. Intriguingly, a view towards the city reveals not only its grandeur but also hints at its industrial development—the railway wheeltracks cutting through avenues leading us into another dimension of Milan's history. Overall, Brogi masterfully captured both stillness and motion within this photograph—an exquisite blend of architecture, fashion, transportation modes, commerce signs—all encapsulating daily life in Merchants' Square over a century ago.
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