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#Hohenkasten

Vorarlberg Rankweil and Hohenkasten, Tyrol, Austro-Hungary between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Views of the Austro-Hungarian Empire

#VorarlbergRankweil #Hohenkasten #Tyrol #Austro #Austria-Hungary #European #Germanic #Austro-Hungarian #photography #historicalPhotos

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2002711149/

The image depicts a picturesque village nestled at the base of an elevated rocky hillside. Atop this hill stands a prominent church with a tall spire, surrounded by smaller buildings and lush greenery that indicates a rural setting in Austria-Hungary during the late 19th to early 20th century. The architectural style suggests European influence, likely Germanic or Austro-Hungarian.

In the foreground, traditional wooden houses with sloped roofs can be seen, which blend harmoniously into the natural landscape. The colors are muted and somewhat faded, typical of old postcards from that era. There is a clear sense of tranquility in this scene, as no people are visible; it captures an idyllic snapshot of life in rural Austria-Hungary at that time.

The text on the image indicates its origin: "8001 P.Z.- Rankweil & Hohenkasten" which suggests these were possibly known areas or landmarks within this region.

Am Karten schreiben äh zeichnen auf dem #HohenKasten im #Appenzellerland ♥️ Wir haben hier fürstlich gespiesen am Appenzellerbüffet im #DrehRestaurantHoherKasten Der #Schlorzifladen war fantastisch und ich habe mich durch alle #AppenzellerKäse gefuttert 🥰

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