Lavola on the Saimaa Canal
Lavola, a small village along the historic Saimaa Canal, once formed part of the Viipuri rural municipality in southeastern Finland. The Saimaa Canal, completed in 1856, was an engineering marvel that connected Finland’s extensive lake system to the Gulf of Finland, providing a vital route for the transportation of goods. Lavola was one of many villages that benefited from the canal’s role in linking Finland’s interior to international trade routes.
Situated near the city of Viipuri (now Vyborg, Russia), Lavola became part of the Soviet Union after World War II, along with much of the surrounding region. While the village’s importance has diminished over time, the Saimaa Canal remains an important part of the area’s cultural and economic history. Today, the canal is still in use, crossing the Finnish-Russian border, and its history is a reminder of the vital role waterways played in the development of southeastern Finland.
Photo: A view of the Saimaa Canal at Lavola with a person rowing a boat in the foreground. Several buildings, including a towered structure, line the peaceful banks of the canal, framed by trees.
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Photo Information
Original photo courtesy of the Finnish Heritage Agency
Photographer: I.K. Inha, photographer; K.E. Ståhlberg, producer
Year: 1890s
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