Catastrophes, wars, terrorism, ecological disasters, deadly diseases,
poverty ....
The list of tragedies - both personal and public - is endless. Every
day and hour media, politicians, experts - and charlatans - bring us
a never ending barrage of bad things. No wonder that many people feel
depressed and weary.
This blog tries - in a modest and personal way - to contribute to a more
balanced view. After all, there is so much to appreciate and
enjoy in life ...
Tuesday, 30 October 2012
Pictures of Stockholm in the late 19th century
The Royal Palace
Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, was established in the 13th century as a fortified defense outpost against pirates operating in the Baltic. Thanks to its strategic location between the Baltic Sea and the lake Mälaren, Stockholm quickly became the most important city in Sweden. The last decades of the 19th century were a time of major expansion for Stockholm. During the 1880s more than 2000 buildings were added, and the population grew from 168.000 to 246.000. Below is a selection of photos and drawings of Stockholm in the 1880s and early 1890s:
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