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Nov 5 Customs Bridge in Loviisa

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Finland, 1800s, City Life, Unknown

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Original photo courtesy of the Finnish Heritage Agency
Photographer: Unknown
Year: 1893

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📷 Kotka harbour with the S/S Aavasaksa docked at the pier, a vital connection between Finland and St. Petersburg. Timber yards stretch across the background, highlighting Kotka’s timber trade prominence. #Kotka #FinnishTimber⁠
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📷 An aerial glimpse of Kotka’s harbour and industrial landscape, showcasing the timber and shipping industries that drove its growth. #Kotka #IndustrialHistory #FinnishPorts ⁠
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📷 A glimpse into everyday life on Loviisa’s Customs Bridge in 1893. Among the goods, a large bathtub stands out, hinting at the practical needs of the townsfolk. #Loviisa #CustomsBridge⁠
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📷Helsinki’s South Harbour in the late 1800s. This key maritime hub was a bustling spot for goods and travelers, connecting the city to both local and international destinations.⁠
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What a gorgeous pavilion...do you suppose they sold tickets fr

📷 Market Square (Kauppatori) in Helsinki in the 1890s. Farmers and traders from the countryside bring their goods and women sell fresh produce and goods directly from small boats along the harbour.#MarketSquare #Kauppatori #WomenInTrade #HistoricHel

📷 A glimpse of Helsinki’s South Harbour in 1888, with two of the city’s most recognizable landmarks, the Helsinki Cathedral and Uspenski Cathedral, standing tall in the background. This historic waterfront has played a vital role in Hels

📷 Per Brahe, remembered as the Governor-General who modernized Finland in the 1600s, initiated reforms that shaped education, infrastructure, and city planning. This statue in Turku, unveiled in 1888, stands as a tribute to his lasting influence on

📸 A glimpse into 1902 Helsinki: Elias Lönnrot, the man behind the Kalevala, is celebrated with this stunning statue in Kamppi. Sculpted by Emil Wikström, the monument showcases Lönnrot surrounded by figures from Finland's cherished ep

📷 J. V. Snellman, a key figure in promoting Finnish identity, stands proudly in Kuopio. Known for his work as a statesman and philosopher, Snellman’s influence is celebrated here with a statue created by Johannes Takanen in 1886. Behind him, K

📸 Naantali’s harbour in the late 1800s served as a gathering place for both locals and visitors, where people could enjoy the seaside and watch ships connect the town to neighbouring regions. Perhaps they are awaiting the arrival of an importa

📷 Turku City Hall, built in the 1800s, stands proudly along the Aura River. This Neo-Renaissance building has been a landmark in Turku’s cityscape for over a century, showcasing the architectural ambitions of the time. #TurkuCityHall #Aurajoki

📷 The steamship harbour in Turku’s Aurajoki, late 1800s, was a lively scene of trade and travel. With steamships arriving and departing, this harbour connected Turku to major ports, bringing people and goods together along the Aura River. #Tur

📸 View from Punkaharju, with its iconic forested ridge and surrounding lakes. This natural landmark has been a cherished destination in Finland for centuries. #Punkaharju #FinnishLandscape⁠
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📸 A young man and woman meet at a fence on the edge of the forest in early 1900s Finland. These fences were used to mark property lines and manage livestock. In rural areas, forests were crucial for providing firewood and building materials. #ruralF

📷 View of Rautalahti from Otsoinen in Sortavala, taken in the 1890s. Two women in a cart are heading down a dirt road, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. #Sortavala #RuralFinland #Karelia #VintageTransport⁠
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