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Photographic Print : Laval, France - The Two Railway Stations and the Avenue
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Laval, France - The Two Railway Stations and the Avenue
Laval, France - The Two Railway Stations and the Avenue. Date: 1911
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Media ID 18076042
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Avenue Bizarre Jun18 Laval Loco Stations Surprising Tracks Unusual Weird
15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
Bring the timeless charm of early 20th century Europe into your home with this beautiful photograph from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. Featuring "Laval, France - The Two Railway Stations and the Avenue" by Mary Evans Prints Online, this image captures the bustling activity of a French town in 1911. Two railway stations stand proudly side by side, connected by a lively avenue filled with cars and horse-drawn carts. This Rights Managed print is a stunning addition to any wall, transporting you back in time with its intriguing detail and rich history.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.5cm x 24.3cm (14.8" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 37.5cm x 25cm (14.8" x 9.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Laval, France - The Two Railway Stations and the Avenue (1911): An Unusual Sight of Transportation History This photograph, taken in Laval, France in 1911, showcases an unusual and bizarre scene of two railway stations and an avenue intertwined in an intriguing manner. The image transports us back to the early 1900s, a time when steam-powered locomotives ruled the transportation industry. The two railway stations, located side by side, are a testament to the bustling transportation hub that Laval once was. Trains from different lines converged here, connecting the town to various parts of the country. The station on the left appears to be a larger, more established one, with a grand façade and a long platform. In contrast, the station on the right is smaller and simpler, with a modest appearance. The most striking feature of this photograph, however, is the avenue that runs between the two stations. The street, lined with trees and buildings, seems to be an ordinary one at first glance. But a closer look reveals that it is not an ordinary street at all. Tracks run down the middle of the avenue, transforming it into a makeshift railway line. This unusual arrangement allowed trains to pass through the town center, making stops at both stations without disrupting the flow of traffic on the main roads. It was a clever solution to the challenge of integrating railway transportation into the urban fabric of the town. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a unique perspective on the transportation infrastructure of the early 1900s. It is a reminder of the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the people of that era, who found ways to adapt to the changing world around them.
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