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Saturday, 17 November 2012

Zürcherstrasse 158

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Location: Zürcherstrasse 140 / Liestalerstrasse (before retailers with Migros products) 
Artist / in: not available 
In operation since: Unspecified 
listed: no 
History / Description: The fountain of stone, on the rim two water spouts stand has wide walls, which are decorated with figures. Already in the 14th Century, the area was known under the name "The Plain of." The largest increase of local residents took place in the 1950s. 
Special: All around there is a small center with various shops.


Posted by Ian Francis at 13:46
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Labels: Period: 20th C, Shape:Ellipse, Style:Sculptural, Type:2spigot, Visibility:Tram Line
Location: Zürcherstrasse 158, 4052 Basle, Switzerland

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