About This Vintage Postcard
This early 20th-century monochrome postcard offers a panoramic view of the iconic Pont du Mont-Blanc in Geneva, Switzerland. Spanning the Rhone where it meets Lake Geneva, the scene shows the bustling life of the city with pedestrians and a vintage electric tram crossing the bridge. In the distance, the snow-capped peaks of the Mont Blanc massif are clearly visible, highlighting the bridge's namesake. The bridge shown is the reinforced version completed in the early 1900s, designed specifically to accommodate the double tramway seen in the image.
Details
Era: Divided Back (Circa 1907-1910)
City: Geneva (Geneve)
State or Region: Canton of Geneva
Country: Switzerland
Topic: European Bridges, Alpine Landscapes, Vintage Trams, Lake Geneva
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: Unposted; no postmark or stamp
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Phototypie Co., Neuchatel
Printer: Phototypie Co., Neuchatel
Print Type: Collotype
Additional Information
The card is identified by series number 1775 from the Phototypie Co. of Neuchatel, a Swiss firm known for high-quality views. This specific view is dated between 1907 and 1910 based on the divided back format and the appearance of the electric trams which began widespread service in Geneva during this era. The Phototypie Co. was established in the late 19th century and remained a prolific publisher of Swiss topographical views throughout the golden age of postcards.
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