Basel, Germany - The Strasbourg statue

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Basel, Germany - The Strasbourg statue

The Strasbourg statue in Basel at the Centralbahnplatz. Created by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi in 1895, the statue was donated by the French Baron Herve de Gruyer, in appreciation of Swiss aid received during the Franco-German war, when 1, 400 women, children and old people (non-combatants) from the besieged city were evacuated to Switzerland by Swiss officials. Date: circa 1908

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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection

1871 Assistance Auguste Baron Bartholdi Basel Besieged Combatants Donated Elderly Evacuate Evacuated Evacuation Evacuees Franco Frederic Siege Strasbourg Swiss Herve

EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the awe-inspiring presence of the Strasbourg Statue in Basel, Switzerland. The statue, created by French sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi in 1895, stands proudly at the Centralbahnplatz in Basel. The statue was a gift from the French Baron Herve de Gruyer, in appreciation of the humanitarian aid and assistance provided by the Swiss people during the Franco-Prussian War. In 1870 and 1871, when the city of Strasbourg was besieged, 1,400 non-combatants, including women, children, and the elderly, were evacuated to Switzerland under the guidance of Swiss officials. The statue, therefore, serves as a poignant reminder of the compassion and solidarity shown during a time of conflict. The historical significance of this statue is further emphasized by its intricate details and the serene expression on the statue's face. This photograph, taken circa 1908, is a testament to the enduring power of human kindness and the importance of international cooperation.

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