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Poster Print : Flooding in Cologne, Germany - Hohenzollern Bridge
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Flooding in Cologne, Germany - Hohenzollern Bridge
January 1920 - The River Rhine bursts its banks and floods the German City of Cologne (Koln). Note the tower of the Hohenzollern Bridge, destroyed in WW2 to slow the allied advance. Date: 1920
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Cologne Flood Flooding Floods Hohenzollern Koln Rhine Towers Tramlines January
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the power and majesty of nature with our Media Storehouse Poster Print of "Flooding in Cologne, Germany - Hohenzollern Bridge." This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the raw energy of the River Rhine as it bursts its banks in January 1920. Witness the historic Hohenzollern Bridge, its iconic tower standing proud amidst the chaos, a testament to the city's resilience. This captivating print is a must-have for history buffs, nature lovers, and those who appreciate the beauty in the raw power of the elements. Add this stunning piece to your home or office to inspire reflection and conversation.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 36.3cm (23.4" x 14.3")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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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This evocative photograph captures the raw power and destructive force of nature as the River Rhine bursts its banks and floods the historic German city of Cologne, also known as Koln, in January 1920. The Hohenzollern Bridge, a symbol of the city's industrial past and a vital transportation hub, stands defiantly amidst the raging waters. The bridge's iconic towers, once connected by an elevated railway track, are a testament to the city's resilience and determination to rebuild after the devastation of World War I. The tramlines, submerged under the floodwaters, serve as a stark reminder of the disruption caused by the natural disaster. The towering structures of the bridge, which were destroyed during the war to slow the Allied advance, are now at the mercy of the elements. The Rhine, a mighty river that has shaped the history and culture of Cologne for centuries, has once again proven its ability to wreak havoc. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the city was grappling with the aftermath of war and the unpredictable wrath of nature. It is a poignant reminder of the resilience and strength of the human spirit, as well as the power and beauty of the natural world.
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