Belgium WW1 Tourist 1919 Architecture Ostend Bridge Scene Original Photo

Description: An original photograph from a European traveler who visited many parts of war torn Europe in 1918-1919 just as the first world war was ending. Photographer and traveller name appears to be Sgt. Sessel.Type & Size: A 3.5x2.5" original photograph.Condition: Original from the end of the war and in fair antique condition. These originated from a scrapbook that was falling apart, and most photos have age wear, remnants of having been formerly mounted (residue on front or back), dirt, scratches, etc. Please see photos, which show a scan of both surfaces. This photograph captures an arched bridge in Ostend, Belgium, taken in 1919. The scene shows three distinct arches, with the central arch framing a view of a street lined with buildings. The shadows cast across the cobblestone foreground suggest early morning or late afternoon light.Ostend, a significant port city, played a crucial role in World War I due to its strategic location on the Belgian coast. After the war, the city underwent reconstruction and redevelopment, as evidenced by infrastructure such as bridges and roadways. This photo likely captures Ostend in a period of rebuilding and transition.The image contains architectural details such as railings atop the bridge and intricate stonework on the supporting columns, indicative of early 20th-century design typically found in European urban settings.

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Location: Carlsbad, California

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