Sheet 19900050 Photo 24

Image of sheet 19900050 photo 24: © 1990, OLIVIA HEUSSLER / www.clic.li Denkmal zu Gunsten Alfred Escher Brunnen für seine Leistungen für den Gotthard tunnel. Zürich Bahnhofplatz Kreis eins 1 1990 Schweiz Switzerland monument √ Johann Heinrich Alfred Escher vom Glas, known as Alfred Escher (20 February 1819 in Zurich – 6 December 1882 in Zurich/Enge) was a Swiss politician, business leader and railways pioneer. Thanks to his numerous political posts and his significant role in the foundation and management of the Swiss Northeastern Railway, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Credit Suisse, Swiss Life and the Gotthard Railway, Escher had an unmatched influence on Switzerland’s political and economic development in the 19th century. Escher Wyss & Cie., also known as Escher Wyss AG, was a Swiss industrial company with a focus on engineering and turbine construction. The company was headquartered in the Zurich quarter of Escher Wyss, which takes its name from the company.
Color: Black & White
Type: Negative
Country: Schweiz
Region: Zürich
Place: Zürich
Date: Jan 13, 1990
Keywords: Wohnen, Besetzung