Lake Geneva, Switzerland – Historic Photograph Print
(Originally scanned by the Library of Congress. Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
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This rare historic image captures Lake Geneva, Switzerland in remarkable detail. Sourced directly from the Library of Congress, it represents an authentic piece of documented history.
Library of Congress record: Lake Geneva & Geneva, Switzerland
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Lake Geneva, Switzerland
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Lake Geneva, or Lac Léman, sits on the border between Switzerland and France, and in 1909 its shores were a mix of lakeside resorts, vineyards, and growing towns. Geneva at the lake's western tip was a center of watchmaking, banking, and the international diplomacy that had made the city a home for the League of Nations' predecessors and many foreign visitors. Steamers operated by the lake's navigation company carried passengers between towns such as Montreux, Vevey, and Lausanne, and the railway along the northern shore had long linked the region to Paris and Italy. Tourists in that era came for the mild climate, the mountain views, and the spa and hotel life that had drawn English and German visitors since the previous century.
| Created / published | 1909 |
|---|---|
| Creator | moffett studio |
| Notes | Panoramic photograph. |
| Subjects | Panoramic photographs--Switzerland |
| Source | Library of Congress, Panoramic Photographs |
| Original scan | 5,400 × 1,016 px · prints to 18 × 3 in at 300 dpi |
| Library of Congress title | Lake Geneva & Geneva, Switzerland |
| Reference | SWITZERLAND 1909 Lake Geneva |
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