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Hamina Town Hall in Winter

Hamina Town Hall in Winter

Two skiers in front of Hamina Town Hall in the winter of 1890. The Raatihuone (Town Hall) was originally built in 1798 but was later renovated in 1840 by Carl Ludvig Engel.

Hamina is home to an 18th century star fortress and one of Google’s five European data centres.

Original Photograph

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Restored Photograph

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Photo Information

Original photo courtesy of the Finnish Heritage Agency
Photographer: Michael Schleifer
Year: 1890

Link to original photo here

A current view of the same building here, courtesy of Google Street View.


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