Rio de Janeiro in the 1920s Photographic Album

Collection

Identifier: 2022-017

Scope and Contents

This photographic album contains 33 black and white photographs of Rio de Janeiro buildings and landmarks during the 1920s taken by three unidentified photographers. Images include panoramas of Rio de Janeiro, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Copacabana neighborhoods. All photographs are captioned with the creator's stamp except for two. Photographs measure 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" and are mounted except for three that are loosely inserted.

Dates

circa 1920s

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Biographical / Historical

Rio de Janeiro prior to the 1900s was largely limited in size to one neighborhood on the mouth of Guanabara Bay. With development escalating in the 1920s, the city expanded in area and in popularity as it started to cement itself as a global destination. The natural environment surrounding Rio de Janeiro combined with newly constructed luxury hotels, entertainment centers, and historic architecture brought more permanent citizens and tourists to the city.

Extent

1.0 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

Portuguese

Additional Description

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