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2025-02-19

Alexander's Column, St. Petersburg, Russia between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Views of architecture and other sites primarily in Poland, Russia, and the Ukraine

#AlexandersColumn #StPetersburg #Russia #Poland #Ukraine #AlexanderColumn #PalaceSquare #Russian #SaintIsaac’s #Imperial-era #Imperial #AlexanderIII #photography #historicalPhotos

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The image is a vintage photograph depicting Alexander Column located in St. Petersburg, Russia. The column stands tall with an eagle statue at its pinnacle and multiple ornate details on the base and shaft. It's situated in what appears to be Palace Square amidst open space. In the background, classical Russian architecture can be seen including domed structures reminiscent of Saint Isaac’s Cathedral and other significant buildings that are characteristic of Imperial-era Russia. Street lamps with a distinctive design flank either side of the column suggesting an era when such street lighting was prevalent in urban areas. The skies above have soft tones indicating it could possibly be late afternoon or early evening. There is no visible activity on the square, which might indicate this photograph captured a quieter moment before crowds arrived during peak hours. The coloration and style suggest that it's likely from around 1890 to 1900 as indicated by its sepia tones common in photographs of the era and the architectural elements depicted. The text '352, P Z - St Petersbourg', which is perhaps a reference number or cataloguing information for this photograph can be seen at the bottom left corner. The image portrays an intersection between historical architecture and urban planning during Russia's period of Imperial expansion and cultural prosperity under Alexander III in the late 19th century.
PhotochromprintsPhotochromprints@mastodon.ozioso.online
2025-02-18

Place of the Imperial Council, West Side, St. Petersburg, Russia between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Views of architecture and other sites primarily in Poland, Russia, and the Ukraine

#theImperialCouncil #WestSide #StPetersburg #Russia #Poland #Ukraine #StPetersburgs #PalaceSquare #Russian #Petersbourg #LéonLoeners #StPetersburg’s #NicholasI #photography #historicalPhotos

loc.gov/pictures/item/20016974

The image shows a panoramic view of St. Petersburg's cityscape from an elevated vantage point, capturing the vast expanse of architectural structures and open spaces. Prominently featured in the foreground is Palace Square with its iconic equestrian statue, which appears to be that of Emperor Nicholas I, surrounded by classical buildings displaying detailed facades. The square opens up into a wide avenue leading toward the center of the image where several notable domed churches are visible against the skyline. The coloration and photographic style suggest it was taken during or shortly after the late 19th century, with sepia tones prevalent in older photographs from that period enhancing historical ambiance. Buildings exhibit ornate decorations typical of Russian architecture around this era. The sky is partly cloudy but allows for a clear view of distant buildings on the horizon, possibly indicating St. Petersburg's expansive urban sprawl. The image carries an inscription at its base which reads "810.P.Z.-St. Petersbourg," translating to "Place du Conseil de l'Empire" and dating it between approximately 1890-1900. The photograph is a product of Léon Loener's photochrom company, known for creating vividly colored images from photographic negatives during that time. In summary, the image captures an early snapshot of St. Petersburg’s urban landscape as viewed by one looking westward towards Palace Square and beyond to [...]

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