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A black and white panoramic photograph, presented on an outdoor informational plaque, depicts a circa 1900 cityscape of Strasbourg, France, observed from the Quai Kellermann facing the Fossé du Faux Rempart. The foreground features a calm waterway, likely a canal or river, spanned by at least three stone arched bridges. On the left, a paved quay parallels the water, with pedestrians, including individuals and a small group, walking along it. Multi-story buildings line the left bank. A tram or trolley car is centrally positioned on the middle bridge, with its overhead electrical lines visible. Horse-drawn carriages and additional pedestrians are present on the bridge and adjacent streets. To the right of the waterway, a broad thoroughfare with pedestrians and horse-drawn vehicles extends past a series of substantial multi-story buildings, some featuring arched ground-floor windows and classical facades. Dominating the mid-ground is a large, ornate institutional building with a prominent central domed or pointed roof and several smaller turrets, confirmed as the New Synagogue of Strasbourg. Behind it, a dense urban fabric of multi-story structures extends into the distance. Sparse trees line some of the streets and quays. The sky is largely clear. The photograph itself shows signs of wear and age, consistent with a historical image displayed outdoors.
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