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St. Moritz In 1947: Photos Capturing The Luxurious Alpine Resort Town Of Switzerland

St. Moritz is a tiny Swiss mountain town, lies on the southern slopes of the Albula Alps below the Piz Nair. St Moritz has been attracting royals, celebrities, and tourists since 1864. Since the late 19th century, it has developed as one of the world’s most famous winter-sport centers. St. Moritz has hosted over 20 FIBT World Championships, three FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. In 1947, LIFE photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt visited St. Moritz and photographed the luxurious life in the post-war years.

#1 Street scene in snow-covered winter-resort village.

Street scene in snow-covered winter-resort village.

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#2 Sleigh-ride from town to jumping hill in snow-covered ski-resort village.

Sleigh-ride from town to jumping hill in snow-covered ski-resort village.

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#3 The Palace Hotel in center of fashionable winter resort.

The Palace Hotel in center of fashionable winter resort.

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#4 Woman walking pet chihuahua in snow-covered winter-resort village.

Woman walking pet chihuahua in snow-covered winter-resort village.

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#5 Privileged dog gets thorough whisking when he returns to hotel from snowy streets.

Privileged dog gets thorough whisking when he returns to hotel from snowy streets.

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#6 Swiss bobsledders at start of practice run.

Swiss bobsledders at start of practice run.

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#7 Good of cresta, a kind of bobsled, coasting around sunny bend as people peer from above the cresta run.

Good of cresta, a kind of bobsled, coasting around sunny bend as people peer from above the cresta run.

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#8 Snow-covered winter-resort village (St. Moritz) excellent to symbolize this aspect of the country.

Snow-covered winter-resort village (St. Moritz) excellent to symbolize this aspect of the country.

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#9 GIs on leave from Germany hiring sleigh to go from station to hotel in snow-covered winter-resort village.

GIs on leave from Germany hiring sleigh to go from station to hotel in snow-covered winter-resort village.

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#10 Zuber Cabin in snow-covered winter-resort village.

Zuber Cabin in snow-covered winter-resort village.

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#11 Zuber Cabin in snow-covered winter-resort village. Hotel Chantarella in background.

Zuber Cabin in snow-covered winter-resort village. Hotel Chantarella in background.

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#12 The exclusive Corviglia Club House in the Alps above fashionable winter resort of St.Moritz where an elite group can lunch away from other tourists.

The exclusive Corviglia Club House in the Alps above fashionable winter resort of St.Moritz where an elite group can lunch away from other tourists.

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#13 Headwaiter at the Palace Hotel in fashionable winter resort inspecting his wait staff.

Headwaiter at the Palace Hotel in fashionable winter resort inspecting his wait staff.

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#14 Midday cocktails at St. Moritz are served on the private ice rink of the Palace Hotel at a bar made of snow.

Midday cocktails at St. Moritz are served on the private ice rink of the Palace Hotel at a bar made of snow.

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#15 Guests at fashionable winter resort napping and sunbathing on hotel terrace after lunch.

Guests at fashionable winter resort napping and sunbathing on hotel terrace after lunch.

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#16 Guests playing bridge at the Kulm Hotel in fashionable winter resort.

Guests playing bridge at the Kulm Hotel in fashionable winter resort.

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#17 Locals and tourists spending an evening of dancing and drinking at the Chesa Veglia in fashionable winter resort.

Locals and tourists spending an evening of dancing and drinking at the Chesa Veglia in fashionable winter resort.

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#18 Sleigh-ride in snow-covered winter-resort village St. Moritz.

Sleigh-ride in snow-covered winter-resort village St. Moritz.

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#19 Sleigh-ride from town to jumping hill in snow-covered ski-resort village.

Sleigh-ride from town to jumping hill in snow-covered ski-resort village.

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#20 Patons sitting on cafe terrace in snow-covered winter resort.

Patons sitting on cafe terrace in snow-covered winter resort.

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#21 Beginners and avid skiers taking to the slopes, while others are enjoying a lounge chair for watching the activities.

Beginners and avid skiers taking to the slopes, while others are enjoying a lounge chair for watching the activities.

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#22 Men curling on frozen pond.

Men curling on frozen pond.

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#23 Benches on promenade in center of snow-covered winter-resort village.

Benches on promenade in center of snow-covered winter-resort village.

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#24 Rider passing Church Leap on the Crest Run.

Rider passing Church Leap on the Crest Run.

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#25 Skating on ice rink at Suvretta House, deluxe hotel in the Alps, three miles outside fashionable winter resort village of St. Moritz.

Skating on ice rink at Suvretta House, deluxe hotel in the Alps, three miles outside fashionable winter resort village of St. Moritz.

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#26 Snow-covered winter-resort village St. Moritz.

Snow-covered winter-resort village St. Moritz.

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#27 Ski lesson on Alpine slopes of winter resort.

Ski lesson on Alpine slopes of winter resort.

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#28 People walking from town to jumping hill in snow-covered ski-resort village.

People walking from town to jumping hill in snow-covered ski-resort village.

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#29 Ski lift on Alpine slopes of winter resort.

Ski lift on Alpine slopes of winter resort.

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#30 Two skiers chatting on a snow bank in the fashionable winter-resort village of St. Moritz.

Two skiers chatting on a snow bank in the fashionable winter-resort village of St. Moritz.

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#31 Snow-covered hill above ski resort village.

Snow-covered hill above ski resort village.

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#32 First stop on funicular from village of St. Moritz to the skiing are of Corviglia. Hotel Chanterella in background.

First stop on funicular from village of St. Moritz to the skiing are of Corviglia. Hotel Chanterella in background.

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