Belgium old photos
Belgium
Antwerp Farmers Tower, 1932-1939
Boerentoren, Antwerp, Belgium. Built 1929-1932, 95 meters tall. Often cited as Europe's first skyscraper, it held the title of Europe's tallest until 1952. Photo likely pre-WWII; further dating analysis (e.g., of vehicles) recommended.
Boerentoren, Antwerp, Belgium. Built 1929-1932, 95 meters tall. Often cited as Europe's first skyscraper, it held the title of Europe's tallest until 1952. Photo likely pre-WWII; further dating analysis (e.g., of vehicles) recommended.
Roeselare - Large Market, 1917
Place Poelaert, 1959-1960
Scaldia 1400 de Luxe, 1968-1969
Scaldia 1400 Elite, 1968-1969
Saint Michael and St-Gudule Cathedral, 1900-1910
Antwerp Olympics, 1920
April 19. Frank Foss cleared 13 feet 5 inches to win the pole vault
April 19. Frank Foss cleared 13 feet 5 inches to win the pole vault
Antwerp Olympics, 1920
Finish
Finish
Antwerp Olympics, 1920
April 19.Paavo Nurmi, one of the greatest distance runners of all time, won three gold medals, including the cross country
April 19.Paavo Nurmi, one of the greatest distance runners of all time, won three gold medals, including the cross country
Antwerp Olympics, 1920
Marathon
Marathon
Antwerp Olympics, 1920
April 19
April 19
Olympic Stadium, 1920
The central entrance to the stadium a few days before the Olympics
The central entrance to the stadium a few days before the Olympics
Olympic Stadium, 1920
Olympic Stadium, 1920
The Olympic Oath was first pronounced at the Games of the VII Olympiad, the text of which was written by Pierre de Coubertin in 1913. It was pronounced on behalf of all the participants by the famous Belgian athlete - water polo player and fencer, winner of the previous four Olympics Victor Bohen. He later became the chairman of the Belgian Olympic Committee. The idea to revive another ancient tradition - the oath - belongs to Coubertin. He worked for a long time on the text of the oath, which is still pronounced by athletes at the opening of each Olympics: "On behalf of all athletes, I promise that we will participate in these Olympic Games, respecting and observing the rules by which they are held, in a truly sporting spirit, for the glory of sport and for the honor of our teams."
The Olympic Oath was first pronounced at the Games of the VII Olympiad, the text of which was written by Pierre de Coubertin in 1913. It was pronounced on behalf of all the participants by the famous Belgian athlete - water polo player and fencer, winner of the previous four Olympics Victor Bohen. He later became the chairman of the Belgian Olympic Committee. The idea to revive another ancient tradition - the oath - belongs to Coubertin. He worked for a long time on the text of the oath, which is still pronounced by athletes at the opening of each Olympics: "On behalf of all athletes, I promise that we will participate in these Olympic Games, respecting and observing the rules by which they are held, in a truly sporting spirit, for the glory of sport and for the honor of our teams."
Olympic Stadium, 1920
The Seventh Olympic Games, Antwerp. The stadium was opened in 1920. It hosted the opening ceremony of the 1920 Summer Olympics, as well as competitions in equestrian sports, field hockey, modern pentathlon, rugby, tug-of-war and weightlifting. Our time
The Seventh Olympic Games, Antwerp. The stadium was opened in 1920. It hosted the opening ceremony of the 1920 Summer Olympics, as well as competitions in equestrian sports, field hockey, modern pentathlon, rugby, tug-of-war and weightlifting. Our time
Brussel. Triumphal Arch, 1996
A.V. Sveshnikov at the monument to Jean-Baptiste Note in the city of Tournai, Belgium, 1953-1963
Jean-Baptiste Note was born in Tournai, Belgium on May 6, 1859. Famous baritone.
Jean-Baptiste Note was born in Tournai, Belgium on May 6, 1859. Famous baritone.
Soloists of the A.V. Sveshnikov choir in Tournai, Belgium, 1953-1963
Square near the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Tournai, Belgium
Square near the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Tournai, Belgium
BRUSSELS Aerial view. Airport, 1958
The Cathedral of Saints Michael and Gudule in Brussels (French: Cathédrale Saints-Michel-et-Gudule de Bruxelles, Dutch: Kathedraal van Sint-Michiel en Sint-Goedele, Latin: Cathedralis Sancti Michaelis et Gudulae Bruxellis) is a cathedral in Brussels, Belgium. One of the brightest representatives of Gothic art.
The Cathedral of Saints Michael and Gudule in Brussels (French: Cathédrale Saints-Michel-et-Gudule de Bruxelles, Dutch: Kathedraal van Sint-Michiel en Sint-Goedele, Latin: Cathedralis Sancti Michaelis et Gudulae Bruxellis) is a cathedral in Brussels, Belgium. One of the brightest representatives of Gothic art.
Brussels World’s Fair, 1958
USA Pavilion
USA Pavilion
World Exhibition. Pavilions of the USSR and the USA, 1958
Place De Brouckère, Brussels, Belgium, 1955-1957
Grand Place, City Hall, Brussels, Belgium, 1958-1960
Grand Place, Bruxelles, Belgium, 1960-1964
Hooglede town hall, 1950
Vandevelde mill, 1890
Brussels. Manneken-Pis, 1960
Little Julien is one of the symbols of Brussels. One version says that Julien witnessed how, during the siege, the enemies planted explosives in the city wall, set fire to the cord, and hid in cover. There was no time to run for help or look for water, and he extinguished the cord in this way, thereby saving his hometown. The figure of the boy was installed in 1619. Photo from 1960.
Little Julien is one of the symbols of Brussels. One version says that Julien witnessed how, during the siege, the enemies planted explosives in the city wall, set fire to the cord, and hid in cover. There was no time to run for help or look for water, and he extinguished the cord in this way, thereby saving his hometown. The figure of the boy was installed in 1619. Photo from 1960.
Meir, Antwerp, Belgium, 1906-1909
Big market, 1977-1979
Flower Festival
Flower Festival
Temple in Memory of Tsar-Martyr Nicholas II, the Royal Family and all those killed in the turmoil in Brussels, 1967-1969