Vardar Collection

Bridge over the River Axios is guarded by troops - Greece
1st Balkan War - Bridge over the River Axios (Vardar), Greece is guarded. The First Balkan War, lasted from October 1912 to May 1913

Yugoslavia: Veles on the Vardar (b / w photo)
6018165 Yugoslavia: Veles on the Vardar (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Veles on the Vardar)

Shepherd on the Plains of Vardar, Macedonia - WW1 era
Shepherd tending to his flock on the Plains of Vardar, Macedonia - WW1 era. Date: 1916

Skopje, Macedonia - Stone Bridge
Skopje, Macedonia - The Stone Bridge. Built under the patronage of Sultan Mehmed II the Conqueror between 1451 and 1469, the bridge represents the connection between Skopjes past and present

Thessaloniki - Group of Bulgarians from Vardar, Macedonia. Date: circa 1905

Skopje, Macedonia - View of Vardar River from Stone Bridge
Skopje, Macedonia (formerly part of Serbia) - View of Vardar River from Stone Bridge (also less-commonly referred to as the Dusan (Douchan)

WW1 - Thessaloniki, Greece - Refugee Camp - Vardar District. Date: circa 1916

A refugee in Thessaloniki - sitting in the Vardar District
A refugee in Thessaloniki, Greece - sitting in the Vardar District - WW1 era. Date: circa 1910s

Thessaloniki, Greece - Domestic Dispute in Vardar District
Thessaloniki, Greece - A Domestic Dispute in the Vardar District. A woman appears to be being shoved somewhat unceremonially back into her house! Date: circa 1910s

Thessaloniki, Greece - Great Vardar Street (Grande Rue de Vardar) Date: circa 1910

WW1 - Thessaloniki, Greece - Refugees in the Vardar Quarter Date: circa 1917

Thessaloniki, Greece - Toumba Hills and (dry) River Vardar
Thessaloniki, Greece - Toumba District and a bridge crossing the (dried up!) River Vardar. Toumba stands for mounds covering Bronze and early Iron Age settlements

Thessaloniki, Greece - Rue de Vardar
Thessaloniki, Greece - Vardar Street. Date: 1903

Veles, Macedonia - Waterwheel used for irrigation on the Vardar River Date: circa 1910s

Skopje, Macedonia - View of the River Vardar Date: circa 1910s

Skopje - Barracks, Miitary Hospital and River Vardar
Skopje, Macedonia - Barracks, Miitary Hospital and River Vardar Date: circa 1910s

Genisea, Greece - Old Turkish Baths
Genisea in the Vistonida municipality of the Xanthi prefecture of Greece. Unde the Ottoman names " Yenidje" or " Yenidze", Genisea was famous for its superior Oriental tobacco

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The Vardar River, flowing through the heart of Macedonia, holds a rich tapestry of history and culture. Guarded by troops on the Bridge over the River Axios in Greece, it has witnessed countless stories unfold along its banks. In a black and white photo from Yugoslavia, Veles on the Vardar stands as a testament to time's passage. A shepherd traverses the Plains during World War I, his presence echoing resilience amidst chaos. Thessaloniki's Ladies of the Vardar Quarter warmly greet customers, their vibrant personalities shining through. Meanwhile, Skopje's Stone Bridge offers a picturesque view of the river that has shaped this land for centuries. A group of Bulgarians from Vardar showcases diverse identities within Macedonia. From refugee camps to domestic disputes in Thessaloniki's Vardar District during WWI era - these images reveal both hardships and strength within communities affected by conflict. As we wander down Great Vardar Street in Thessaloniki today, we can't help but marvel at how this river connects people across borders and generations. The spirit of resilience flows alongside its waters – an enduring symbol for all those who call this region home.