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Image Not Available for The private railroad station of the Pope in the Vatican State. This station has rarely been used and nowadays is mostly used to transport freight. The whole railway system of the Vatican State amounts to no more than 200 metres where it connected to the I
The private railroad station of the Pope in the Vatican State. This station has rarely been used and nowadays is mostly used to transport freight. The whole railway system of the Vatican State amounts to no more than 200 metres where it connected to the I
Image Not Available for The private railroad station of the Pope in the Vatican State. This station has rarely been used and nowadays is mostly used to transport freight. The whole railway system of the Vatican State amounts to no more than 200 metres where it connected to the I

The private railroad station of the Pope in the Vatican State. This station has rarely been used and nowadays is mostly used to transport freight. The whole railway system of the Vatican State amounts to no more than 200 metres where it connected to the I

Creator Pacific & Atlantic (German)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 24.2 x 19.1 cm (9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/1521
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for The Vatican state is one of the smalles but most powerful states in the world. As an independent state, the Vatican gives its own numbers to motor vehicles stationed within its borders. A motor vehicle with a Vatican State licence plate.
The Vatican state is one of the smalles but most powerful states in the world. As an independent state, the Vatican gives its own numbers to motor vehicles stationed within its borders. A motor vehicle with a Vatican State licence plate.
Pacific & Atlantic
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A Swiss guardsman shows the way to a guest of the Vatican. All accesses to the Vatican are guarded by the Swiss guards and everyone must show an identity card prior to entering the Vatican State.
A Swiss guardsman shows the way to a guest of the Vatican. All accesses to the Vatican are guarded by the Swiss guards and everyone must show an identity card prior to entering the Vatican State.
Pacific & Atlantic
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Police control within the Vatican is very austere. The papal police hold a watchful eye on thousands of pilgrims who visit the Vatican yearly. Sometimes members of the ecclesiastical state are asked for identification.
Police control within the Vatican is very austere. The papal police hold a watchful eye on thousands of pilgrims who visit the Vatican yearly. Sometimes members of the ecclesiastical state are asked for identification.
Pacific & Atlantic
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The bar in Vatican City. Rarely are strong alcholic beverages, the main beverage is usually an espresso. The shiny, white metal of the famous Italian coffee machine gives the bar character. Sometimes a vermouth or Marsala wine is ordered.
The bar in Vatican City. Rarely are strong alcholic beverages, the main beverage is usually an espresso. The shiny, white metal of the famous Italian coffee machine gives the bar character. Sometimes a vermouth or Marsala wine is ordered.
Pacific & Atlantic
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The personal valet of the Pope reads the identity card of the photographer who has been given permission to take pictures within the Vatican, an approval that is given very seldom.
The personal valet of the Pope reads the identity card of the photographer who has been given permission to take pictures within the Vatican, an approval that is given very seldom.
Pacific & Atlantic
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The personal valet of the Pope has read the identify card of the photographer who has been given permission to do this shoot at the Vatican and calls over a military policeman to discuss this rare event with him.
The personal valet of the Pope has read the identify card of the photographer who has been given permission to do this shoot at the Vatican and calls over a military policeman to discuss this rare event with him.
Pacific & Atlantic
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The general department store on the main street. One can buy almost everything they need at this store. Food is cheaper here then in other parts of Italy because of duty regulations within the Vatican State
The general department store on the main street. One can buy almost everything they need at this store. Food is cheaper here then in other parts of Italy because of duty regulations within the Vatican State
Pacific & Atlantic
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for On the main street in the Vatican State.
On the main street in the Vatican State.
Pacific & Atlantic
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for This city used to be a "boomtown". Nowadays this police officer spends his time conversing with one of the few locals who have remined in the city.
This city used to be a "boomtown". Nowadays this police officer spends his time conversing with one of the few locals who have remined in the city.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Huge amounts of meat, approximately 24,000 kg., are prepared monthly in the kitchen.
Huge amounts of meat, approximately 24,000 kg., are prepared monthly in the kitchen.
Pacific & Atlantic
October 31, 1931
Photograph
Image Not Available for View through one of the archways in the Vatican. In the background, the new office building that was built under the government of Pope Pius XI and contains all the administrative offices of the Vatican including that of the governor.
View through one of the archways in the Vatican. In the background, the new office building that was built under the government of Pope Pius XI and contains all the administrative offices of the Vatican including that of the governor.
Pacific & Atlantic
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Girls move a barge along a river on the former Marken Island, the Netherlands. (Nowadays this island is connected to the North Holland mainland by a causeway.)
Girls move a barge along a river on the former Marken Island, the Netherlands. (Nowadays this island is connected to the North Holland mainland by a causeway.)
Alfred Eisenstaedt
1930s
Photograph
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