Kokkola in Winter
The snow-covered streets of Kokkola, Finland in 1895 with the church peeking out at the far right.
Kokkola (Karleby in Swedish) is a city located on the western coast of Finland, in the region of Central Ostrobothnia. King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden granted the town its charter in 1620. The town grew rapidly due to its strategic location along the Gulf of Bothnia, which facilitated trade with other coastal towns and regions. Fishing, shipping, and trade in timber and tar were among the main economic activities that fueled Kokkola's growth.
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Original photo courtesy of the Finnish Heritage Agency
Photographer: F. Löfhjelm (?)
Year: 1895
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