Image Archive of ETH Library, Photo archive at ETH Library in Zurich, Switzerland.
The Image Archive of ETH Library is a large collection holding approximately 3.5 million photographs covering science, research, technology, architecture, culture, nature, politics, sports, and transport. The holdings document diverse subjects and time periods from different geographic regions.
The archive was founded in 2001 and preserves photographs dating from the 1860s onward. These materials document buildings, lecture halls, and laboratories of ETH Zurich across different eras.
The collection holds aerial photographs from Swissair spanning several decades and portraits of well-known individuals. Adolf Feller's international postcard collection reveals everyday scenes from different countries and periods.
The reading room is open on weekdays and you should check opening hours before visiting. Digital copies are available through ETH Library's online platforms, allowing access without needing to visit in person.
The Industrial Culture Foundation collection contains detailed documentation of industrial structures and transport systems. These photo reports come from Dr. Hans-Peter Bärtschi and cover images spanning multiple decades.
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