Thesalonika Collection

Greece / Thessaloniki 1900
Thessaloniki: the harbour Date: circa 1900

Thessaloniki, Greece - View of the Quayside, Place de la Liberte (Liberty Square) and the entrance to Venizelos Street. Date: circa 1910s

Greece Salonika
The harbour of Salonika, seen from the sea

Turkish Barber at Thessaloniki, Greece. Date: circa 1907

Thessaloniki, Greece - Turkish Coffee Shop Waiter. Date: circa 1910s

Rue du Quai and the port, Thessaloniki, Greece Date: circa 1902

Thessaloniki, Greece - Cobblers - Arch of Galerius
Thessaloniki, Greece - Cobblers working beneath the 4th century Triumphal Arch of Galerius (part of the Rotunda Complex). Date: circa 1910s

Thessaloniki - Salep Merchant. Salep flour is consumed in beverages and desserts, especially in places that were formerly part of the Ottoman Empire

Thessaloniki - Orthodox Priest and Nougat seller in a street scene also featuring a red cross nurse. Date: circa 1916

Thessaloniki, Greece - Macedonian Buffalo and Driver Date: circa 1916

Thessaloniki, Greece - A Street Vendor - selling small items including this miniature carpet! Date: circa 1916

Thessaloniki, Greece - Bootblack Date: circa 1916

Thessaloniki, Greece - Tripe Kebab Seller Date: circa 1916

Elderly Jewish Couple - Thessaloniki, Greece Date: circa 1916

Thessaloniki - Greece - The Quayside and White Tower. World War One era. Red Cross van in foreground. Date: 1917

Turkish Dancers - Salonica
A fun postcard depicting three Turkish Dancers watched by a small group of young children, including a young African boy wearing a Fez

British and French Soldiers - Salonica
A scruffy young turkish paperboy selling the Paris Balkan Newspaper and the French Echo to British and French soldiers during World War One in Salonica as two veiled ladies and a Greek priest

Turkish Musicians - Salonica
A fun card depicting a group of three Turkish Musicians in Salonica

A heavy gun battery moving uphill during the Balkan campaign
A French heavy-gun battery move up a steep hill during fighting with the Bulgarian army on the Macedonian border, October 1916

Patriotic Greek Card from the First World War - Thessaloniki
Patriotic Greek Card from the First World War showing the Greeks triumphing over the Turks - including one atop the White Tower at Thessaloniki. Date: 1916

Thessaloniki, Greece - The White Tower and German Aircraft
Souvenir of Thessaloniki - Greece - WWI era - inset picture of a captured German Biplane on display close to the White Tower Date: 1916

Thessaloniki - Macedonian Shepherd Date: circa 1916

Thessaloniki - Turkish Coffee seller having a quick cigarette break before taking his coffee tray to his next customer. Date: circa 1916

Thessaloniki - Turkish Woman in extraordinary voluminous leggings! Date: circa 1916

Thessaloniki - Poultry and Vegetable Salesman. Date: circa 1916

Thessaloniki - Dervishes, Lemonade Seller and foreign troops Date: circa 1916

Thessaloniki - Preparing the Aperitif Mastic and Mezza. In medieval times, mastic was highly valued by sultans harems as a breath freshener and a tooth whitener

Thessaloniki - Tin Village wedding Date: circa 1916

Thessaloniki - Cretan Policeman, Jews and Serbian Officers Date: circa 1916

Thessaloniki - Macedonian Peasants and British Soldier Date: circa 1916

Thessaloniki - Street Traders and Foreign Military Personnel
Street Traders, including a shoeshine boy, a cigarette seller and a porter - all finding plenty of cutom amongst the foreign troops staioned in Thessaloniki (Indian, French and British)

Thessaloniki, Greece - Street Porter Date: circa 1916

Thessaloniki, Greece - Lemonade Seller Date: circa 1916

Thesalonika - The decorated quays Date: circa 1910s

Thessaloniki, Greece - Church of St Demetrios Date: circa 1910s

Jewish Cemetery at Salonika, greece

Salonika - damage after French attacks
The damage caused by bombardment by the French 75th Division close to Doiran on Salonika during the Mediterranean Campaign

Boulevard Hamidie, Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki, Greece (although this card dates to the period of Turkish control of the city). Boulevard Hamidie. Date: circa 1907

Tram passing beneath the 4th century Triumphal Arch of Galerius, part of the Rotunda Complex, Thessaloniki, Greece. Date: circa 1920s

WW1 - Thessaloniki, Greece - Allied counter torpedo boat. circa 1916

Thessaloniki, Greece - Male Belly Dancers. Date: 1918

SERBIAN TROOPS 1916
Serbian troops in a mountain trench on the Salonika Front the treacherous mountain range between Albania and Greece. Date: 1916

St Paul preaching in the synagogue at Thessalonica, as described in the Acts of the Apostles, Chapter 17. Date: 1st century AD

Thessaloniki, Greece - Rue Hamidie and the Hamidie Fountain. Named after His Imperial Majesty, The Sultan Abdulhamid II, Emperor of the Ottomans, Caliph of the Faithful (also known as Abdul Hamid II)

Village near Thessaloniki - English Man out for a stroll
Village near Thessaloniki, Greece - English Man out for a stroll - saying hello to a couple of dogs near a stream. Date: 1929

Thessaloniki, Greece - Tomb of Sheikh Musa Baba. Date: circa 1910s

Sandanski and Panitsa - Macedonian Revolutionaries. Yane Ivanov Sandanski (1872-1915) (also known as Pirin Tsar (Pirinski Car) - pictured on left)

Young Greek Girls in Thessaloniki, Greece - WWI era. Date: circa 1915

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"Exploring the Vibrant Streets of Thessaloniki, Greece: A Glimpse into its Rich Cultural Tapestry" Step back in time to 1900s Thessaloniki, Greece - a city bustling with life and brimming with diversity. As you stroll along the quayside, take in the breathtaking view of this enchanting port city. The Greek Anti-Turkish Propaganda Postcard reminds us of the historical tensions that once shaped this region. Immerse yourself in the local culture as you encounter a Turkish Barber at work, skillfully honing his craft amidst the vibrant streets. Nearby, a Turkish Coffee Shop Waiter serves aromatic brews to eager patrons seeking an authentic taste of tradition. Venture further into Rue du Quai and witness the lively atmosphere surrounding Thessaloniki's port area. Marvel at the Arch of Galerius while cobblers diligently mend shoes nearby – a testament to their craftsmanship passed down through generations. Indulge your senses as you encounter various street vendors offering their wares; from Salep Merchants tempting passersby with warm beverages to an Orthodox Priest engaging in friendly banter with a Nougat seller – each interaction paints a vivid picture of daily life during that era. As you continue your journey through Thessaloniki's streets, catch sight of Macedonian Buffalo and Driver navigating through busy intersections – showcasing both traditional transportation methods and agricultural practices prevalent at that time. No exploration would be complete without encountering colorful characters like Street Vendors passionately promoting their goods or Bootblacks meticulously shining shoes for those seeking sartorial elegance. Thessalonika is more than just a name; it represents an amalgamation of cultures, traditions, and stories woven together on these historic streets. Soak up its rich tapestry as you traverse its vibrant landscapes - where past meets present in perfect harmony.