This historical postcard documents Piazza Umberto I in Portogruaro, part of an archive of Italian postcards selected by Stefano Vigolo and spanning the period from 1922 to 1944. The image preserves a view of the piazza during a significant moment in twentieth-century Italian urban life.
The postcard is part of a broader documentary project examining Italian public spaces during the interwar era. Such postcards served as both commercial items and informal records of civic architecture and urban planning, capturing the appearance of Italian towns at a pivotal historical moment.
Details
- Location: Piazza Umberto I, Portogruaro
- Archive period: 1922–1944
- Documented by: Stefano Vigolo
- Format: Historical postcard
Frequently asked questions
Who selected this postcard?
Stefano Vigolo curated a selection of historical postcards from the period 1922 to 1944, of which this image of Piazza Umberto I is part.
Where is Piazza Umberto I located?
The piazza is situated in Portogruaro, a town in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy.
What does the postcard document?
The postcard preserves a view of the piazza as it appeared during the interwar period, serving as a historical record of Italian urban space during this era.
