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Dazzling Kodachrome Photos Show Sweden In The 1940s

These intriguing color pictures show Sweden cities, towns, buildings, harbors, squares, monuments, docks, markets, public parks and everyday life from the 1940s. There are crowd scenes, but people are often alone and isolated in the street.

Fredrik Daniel Bruno, captured these photographs with expensive Kodachrome during his trip to the Sweden in the 1940s. There’s something of the secret agent about this engineer’s approach to photography. The pictures fizz with atmosphere. A stray thumb, a fame from the shadows, his positioning in the middle of the road or a high vantage point.

#1 Men at table at a house in or outside Eskilstuna, 1942

Men at table at a house in or outside Eskilstuna, 1942

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#2 People at Skansen open air museum at Djurgården in central Stockholm, 1943

People at Skansen open air museum at Djurgården in central Stockholm, 1943

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#3 The High Street in Landskrona in Scania, 1943

The High Street in Landskrona in Scania, 1943

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#4 Kalmar, Nybro, Nybro, Småland, Miljöer-Stadsmiljö

Kalmar, Nybro, Nybro, Småland, Miljöer-Stadsmiljö

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#5 Funfair in Hudiksvall, the home town of Fredrik Bruno, 1942

Funfair in Hudiksvall, the home town of Fredrik Bruno, 1942

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#6 Västerås Cathedral, 1948

Västerås Cathedral, 1948

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#7 A man and a woman, a pink parasol and Uppsala Cathedral. The image is taken from the garden of the Skytteanum building, partly viewed in the image, 1943

A man and a woman, a pink parasol and Uppsala Cathedral. The image is taken from the garden of the Skytteanum building, partly viewed in the image, 1943

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#8 Järnvägsgatan (Railway street) in Karlstad and Hotel Drott to the left, 1943

Järnvägsgatan (Railway street) in Karlstad and Hotel Drott to the left, 1943

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#9 People in Slottsskogen (“Castle Forest”) in Gothenburg. The building is the Large Restaurant from 1906, more known as Björngårdsvillan (The Bear-Garden Villa), 1948

People in Slottsskogen (“Castle Forest”) in Gothenburg. The building is the Large Restaurant from 1906, more known as Björngårdsvillan (The Bear-Garden Villa), 1948

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#10 Liseberg amusement park in Gothenburg, by night, 1943

Liseberg amusement park in Gothenburg, by night, 1943

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#11 Svenska Mässan in Gothenburg – Swedish exhibition and congress centre, 1948

Svenska Mässan in Gothenburg – Swedish exhibition and congress centre, 1948

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#12 Västra Götaland, Göteborg, Göteborg, Västergötland, Miljöer-Stadsmiljö, Byggnadsverk-Religionsutövning – kyrkor-(01) Exteriörer

Västra Götaland, Göteborg, Göteborg, Västergötland, Miljöer-Stadsmiljö, Byggnadsverk-Religionsutövning – kyrkor-(01) Exteriörer

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#13 University College of Gothenburg. (Today the University of Gothenburg), 1945

University College of Gothenburg. (Today the University of Gothenburg), 1945

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#14 Stora Brogatan street in Borås, 1944

Stora Brogatan street in Borås, 1944

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#15 Swimming pool in the old Swimming Baths of Borås, 1944

Swimming pool in the old Swimming Baths of Borås, 1944

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#16 The Stockholm City Hall, 1944

The Stockholm City Hall, 1944

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#17 Construction of a new bridge at Skanstull in the southern part of Stockholm city, 1945

Construction of a new bridge at Skanstull in the southern part of Stockholm city, 1945

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#18 Aircraft at Bromma Airport near Stockholm City. The aeroplane in the foreground is a Douglas DC-4, the two in the background are Douglas DC-3’s, 1947

Aircraft at Bromma Airport near Stockholm City. The aeroplane in the foreground is a Douglas DC-4, the two in the background are Douglas DC-3’s, 1947

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#19 Kungsgatan street in Sollefteå, 1944

Kungsgatan street in Sollefteå, 1944

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#20 Västra Götaland, Mölndal, Mölndal, Västergötland, Miljöer-Stadsmiljö

Västra Götaland, Mölndal, Mölndal, Västergötland, Miljöer-Stadsmiljö

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#21 The harbour of Marstrand, 1948

The harbour of Marstrand, 1948

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#22 Värmland, Karlstad, Karlstad, Värmland, Miljöer-Stadsmiljö, Byggnadsverk-Rekreation och turism-Hotell

Värmland, Karlstad, Karlstad, Värmland, Miljöer-Stadsmiljö, Byggnadsverk-Rekreation och turism-Hotell

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#23 Kalmar, Kalmar, Kalmar, Småland, Miljöer-Stadsmiljö

Kalmar, Kalmar, Kalmar, Småland, Miljöer-Stadsmiljö

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#24 On the way to Norway. Gustaf, Carin, Lilly and a Volvo PV, 1948

On the way to Norway. Gustaf, Carin, Lilly and a Volvo PV, 1948

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#25 The match factory. Jönköping, Småland, Sweden, 1945

The match factory. Jönköping, Småland, Sweden, 1945

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#26 Jönköping, Jönköping, Jönköping, Småland, Miljöer-Stadsmiljö

Jönköping, Jönköping, Jönköping, Småland, Miljöer-Stadsmiljö

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#27 Gävle Town Hall, built in 1784-1790, 1949

Gävle Town Hall, built in 1784-1790, 1949

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#28 Stockholm, Uppland, Miljöer-Stadsmiljö, Byggnadsverk-Kommunikationsväsen-Järnvägsanläggning

Stockholm, Uppland, Miljöer-Stadsmiljö, Byggnadsverk-Kommunikationsväsen-Järnvägsanläggning

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#29 Henriksberg Restaurant, also called the Lind House, at Stigbergsliden in Gothenburg, 1944

Henriksberg Restaurant, also called the Lind House, at Stigbergsliden in Gothenburg, 1944

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#30 Brunnsparken (The Baths Park) in Gothenburg, with the statue “The sowing woman” popularly called “Johanna in the Baths Park”, 1944

Brunnsparken (The Baths Park) in Gothenburg, with the statue “The sowing woman” popularly called “Johanna in the Baths Park”, 1944

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#31 Marketing at Hötorget (the Haymarket) in Stockholm City. To the left is the Stockholm Concert Hall, 1943

Marketing at Hötorget (the Haymarket) in Stockholm City. To the left is the Stockholm Concert Hall, 1943

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#32 Stigbergskajen and Masthuggskajen quays in Gothenburg, by Göta River. View from the Maritime Museum, 1944

Stigbergskajen and Masthuggskajen quays in Gothenburg, by Göta River. View from the Maritime Museum, 1944

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#33 Drottninggatan street, at the junction with Brunkebergsgatan street in Stockholm city, 1944

Drottninggatan street, at the junction with Brunkebergsgatan street in Stockholm city, 1944

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#34 People in the park of Trädgårdsföreningen, The Garden Society of Gothenburg, 1948

People in the park of Trädgårdsföreningen, The Garden Society of Gothenburg, 1948

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#35 Västra Götaland, Göteborg, Göteborg, Västergötland, Miljöer-Stadsmiljö

Västra Götaland, Göteborg, Göteborg, Västergötland, Miljöer-Stadsmiljö

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#36 Geijersgatan street in Gothenburg. In the background is Vasa church, 1948

Geijersgatan street in Gothenburg. In the background is Vasa church, 1948

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#37 Värmland, Filipstad, Filipstad, Värmland, Miljöer-Stadsmiljö

Värmland, Filipstad, Filipstad, Värmland, Miljöer-Stadsmiljö

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#38 Men at a bus in Eskilstuna, 1942

Men at a bus in Eskilstuna, 1942

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#39 The Main Square in Alingsås, 1948

The Main Square in Alingsås, 1948

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#40 Norrtullsgatan street in the northern part of Stockholm city, 1944

Norrtullsgatan street in the northern part of Stockholm city, 1944

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#41 Stockholm by night, Kungsgatan street in Stockholm City, at the intersection with Sveavägen street, 1940

Stockholm by night, Kungsgatan street in Stockholm City, at the intersection with Sveavägen street, 1940

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#42 Västerlånggatan street in the Old Town in Stockholm, 1944

Västerlånggatan street in the Old Town in Stockholm, 1944

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#43 Crossing between Götgatan and Ringvägen streets at Skanstull in the southern part of Stockholm city, 1943

Crossing between Götgatan and Ringvägen streets at Skanstull in the southern part of Stockholm city, 1943

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#44 Stockholm, Stockholm, Stockholm, Uppland, Miljöer-Stadsmiljö, Byggnadsverk-Kommunikationsväsen-Trafikanläggning

Stockholm, Stockholm, Stockholm, Uppland, Miljöer-Stadsmiljö, Byggnadsverk-Kommunikationsväsen-Trafikanläggning

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#45 Kalmar, Nybro, Nybro, Småland, Miljöer-Stadsmiljö, Miljöer-Torgmiljö

Kalmar, Nybro, Nybro, Småland, Miljöer-Stadsmiljö, Miljöer-Torgmiljö

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#46 The Town Hall and the Grand Hotel at Tyska torget (the German Square) in Norrköping, 1947

The Town Hall and the Grand Hotel at Tyska torget (the German Square) in Norrköping, 1947

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#47 The Main Square in Motala. In the background is Motala church, 1944

The Main Square in Motala. In the background is Motala church, 1944

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#48 Dalarna, Mora, Mora, Dalarna, Miljöer-Stadsmiljö

Dalarna, Mora, Mora, Dalarna, Miljöer-Stadsmiljö

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#49 Men on a steamer, Lake Vättern, Småland, Sweden, 1945

Men on a steamer, Lake Vättern, Småland, Sweden, 1945

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#50 The City Hotel in Karlstad, at 22, Kungsgatan street (King Street), and a producer gas driven car, 1943

The City Hotel in Karlstad, at 22, Kungsgatan street (King Street), and a producer gas driven car, 1943

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#51 A woman walking in Västerlånggatan street, 1945

A woman walking in Västerlånggatan street, 1945

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#52 Jönköping railway station, 1945

Jönköping railway station, 1945

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#53 Nybrogatan street in Härnösand, 1944

Nybrogatan street in Härnösand, 1944

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#54 Ship M/S Stockholm of the Swedish American Line, moored at Stigbergskajen quay. The man to the left is Thore Bruno, related to the photographer Fredrik Bruno, 1948

Ship M/S Stockholm of the Swedish American Line, moored at Stigbergskajen quay. The man to the left is Thore Bruno, related to the photographer Fredrik Bruno, 1948

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#55 Stockholm, Stockholm, Stockholm, Uppland, Miljöer-Stadsmiljö, Övrigt-Arbetsliv

Stockholm, Stockholm, Stockholm, Uppland, Miljöer-Stadsmiljö, Övrigt-Arbetsliv

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#56 Hötorget (The Haymarket) in Stockholm City, 1942

Hötorget (The Haymarket) in Stockholm City, 1942

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