. Jalbum 8.8 slides/Bernina Pass & Ospizio.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Bernina Hospitz - altitude 2323m/7622ft above sea level. Bernina Hospitz - altitude 2323m/7622ft above sea level. slides/Bernina Pass & Ospizio.jpg slides/Benina Hospitzc1905.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Ospizio Bernina ca 1905. Ospizio Bernina ca 1905. slides/Benina Hospitzc1905.jpg slides/Ospizio Bernina trasporto.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Ospizio Bernina - important for freight transport. Ospizio Bernina - important for freight transport. slides/Ospizio Bernina trasporto.jpg slides/Bernina strada 2.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Travel before the railway opened in 1910. Travel before the railway opened in 1910. slides/Bernina strada 2.jpg slides/Pass Bernina.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Bernina Pass road - early 20th century. Bernina Pass road - early 20th century. slides/Pass Bernina.jpg slides/Strada del Bernina.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 The gallery protected the road in winter. The gallery protected the road in winter. slides/Strada del Bernina.jpg slides/Baggage transport ca1900 B.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 slides/Baggage transport ca1900 B.jpg slides/Postal Coach 1900.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 slides/Postal Coach 1900.jpg slides/PassoBernina.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Mules - common transport before the train and car! Mules - common transport before the train and car! slides/PassoBernina.jpg slides/Mules.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Some of the old mule trails are still evident. Some of the old mule trails are still evident. slides/Mules.jpg slides/La Rösa 1900.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 La Rösa 1900. This was an important staging post on the way down from the Bernina Pass. La Rösa 1900. This was an important staging post on the way down from the Bernina Pass. slides/La Rösa 1900.jpg slides/Sleigh on Bernina.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 The normal winter form of transport before the railway came. The normal winter form of transport before the railway came. slides/Sleigh on Bernina.jpg slides/Palu ghiacciaio ca1905.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 slides/Palu ghiacciaio ca1905.jpg slides/Cavaglia early 1900's.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Cavaglia, early 1900's - an important pasture, where families lived during the summer. There was a school here! Cavaglia, early 1900's - an important pasture, where families lived during the summer. There was a school here! slides/Cavaglia early 1900's.jpg slides/Old house at Cavaglia 1902.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Old house at Cavaglia 1902. Old house at Cavaglia 1902. slides/Old house at Cavaglia 1902.jpg slides/Valle di Campo.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Val di Campo - a National Park where no cars are allowed. Val di Campo - a National Park where no cars are allowed. slides/Valle di Campo.jpg slides/Pozzolascio.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Pozzolascio, a staging post on the way down from Bernina. Pozzolascio, a staging post on the way down from Bernina. slides/Pozzolascio.jpg slides/Galleria di Urezza 1902.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 The main road to the Bernina Pass at Urezza, showing how difficult it was in winter. The main road to the Bernina Pass at Urezza, showing how difficult it was in winter. slides/Galleria di Urezza 1902.jpg slides/Transport.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Bringing hay down for the winter. Bringing hay down for the winter. slides/Transport.jpg slides/Angeli Custodi 1901.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Angeli Custodi, just north of San Carlo. Angeli Custodi, just north of San Carlo. slides/Angeli Custodi 1901.jpg slides/San Carlo vecchio copy.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 San Carlo, ca 1890. San Carlo, ca 1890. slides/San Carlo vecchio copy.jpg slides/San Carlo b.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 San Carlo Borromeo Church in the 1890's. It was later extended. San Carlo Borromeo Church in the 1890's. It was later extended. slides/San Carlo b.jpg slides/San Carlo ca 1900.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Main road at San Carlo ca 1900. Main road at San Carlo ca 1900. slides/San Carlo ca 1900.jpg slides/Washing in early 1900's.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Washing at the Aino Mill in the early 1900's. Washing at the Aino Mill in the early 1900's. slides/Washing in early 1900's.jpg slides/Cima Villa ca 1890.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 The house of Luigi and Maria Marchesi-Dorizzi ca 1890. Luigi operated the forge here and it also served as a hostel for coach drivers. The smaller building behind the washing was a shop run by Maria. The house of Luigi and Maria Marchesi-Dorizzi ca 1890. Luigi operated the forge here and it also served as a hostel for coach drivers. The smaller building behind the washing was a shop run by Maria. slides/Cima Villa ca 1890.jpg slides/Casa Marchesi ca 1892.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 The Marchesi house ca 1894 with an added storey. Prospero & Erminio are on the high balcony and Luigi Marchesi is at right on the lower one. The Marchesi house ca 1894 with an added storey. Prospero & Erminio are on the high balcony and Luigi Marchesi is at right on the lower one. slides/Casa Marchesi ca 1892.jpg slides/Arrivo dei militari 1919 merged.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 slides/Arrivo dei militari 1919 merged.jpg slides/BridgeCimaVilla02c1900.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 The bridge at Cima Villa. Note the shop at front right. The bridge at Cima Villa. Note the shop at front right. slides/BridgeCimaVilla02c1900.jpg slides/Forge CimaVilla.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 The forge in the 1960's. The forge in the 1960's. slides/Forge CimaVilla.jpg slides/Fucina1969 No2.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Marchesi Forge 1969. Marchesi Forge 1969. slides/Fucina1969 No2.JPG slides/Piazza Comune ca 1890.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 San Vittore Church ca 1890 - there were no side-windows then! San Vittore Church ca 1890 - there were no side-windows then! slides/Piazza Comune ca 1890.jpg slides/Borgo c1890.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 The fountain in the Piazza ca 1890. The fountain in the Piazza ca 1890. slides/Borgo c1890.jpg slides/Hotel Albrici ca1900.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Hotel Albrici ca 1900. Hotel Albrici ca 1900. slides/Hotel Albrici ca1900.jpg slides/Piazza Comunale.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Piazza Comunale. Piazza Comunale. slides/Piazza Comunale.jpg slides/Piazza Comune Poschiavo 1902.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Piazza Comunale, Poschiavo, 1902. The Post Office is in the rear. Piazza Comunale, Poschiavo, 1902. The Post Office is in the rear. slides/Piazza Comune Poschiavo 1902.jpg slides/Car in Poschiavo Piazza c1926.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Cars were not allowed in Canton Grigione until 1926, hence the horse-power!. Cars were not allowed in Canton Grigione until 1926, hence the horse-power!. slides/Car in Poschiavo Piazza c1926.jpg slides/Palazzo Mengotti b.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Palazzo Mengotti - now a museum. Restaurant Motrice was rebuilt to the rear of this location. Palazzo Mengotti - now a museum. Restaurant Motrice was rebuilt to the rear of this location. slides/Palazzo Mengotti b.jpg slides/Il ponte di San Bartolomeo 1890's.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 San Bartolomeo bridge 1890's, where a livestock market was held. The main road now passes over this bridge. San Bartolomeo bridge 1890's, where a livestock market was held. The main road now passes over this bridge. slides/Il ponte di San Bartolomeo 1890's.jpg slides/Old house in Poschiavo No1.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Old house in Poschiavo before restoration in 2003. Old house in Poschiavo before restoration in 2003. slides/Old house in Poschiavo No1.JPG slides/San Pietro Chiesa.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 San Pietro Chapel ca 1890, believed to be the oldest church in the area. San Pietro Chapel ca 1890, believed to be the oldest church in the area. slides/San Pietro Chiesa.jpg slides/Stazione 1908.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Poschiavo Station 1908, just before the line was completed to link Italy and the Engadin. Poschiavo Station 1908, just before the line was completed to link Italy and the Engadin. slides/Stazione 1908.jpg slides/DevonHouse c1900.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Devon House, ca 1900, thus named as it was owned by Domenico Semadeni who had a restaurant in Ilfracombe, Devon, England. Erminio Marchesi often stayed in an apartment here. Devon House, ca 1900, thus named as it was owned by Domenico Semadeni who had a restaurant in Ilfracombe, Devon, England. Erminio Marchesi often stayed in an apartment here. slides/DevonHouse c1900.jpg slides/Chiesa S Rocco late 1800s B.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 San Rocco Chapel 1890's, now demolished. San Rocco Chapel 1890's, now demolished. slides/Chiesa S Rocco late 1800s B.jpg slides/Viale di SantaMaria.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Santa Maria. The secondary school is now on the right of the road. Santa Maria. The secondary school is now on the right of the road. slides/Viale di SantaMaria.jpg slides/Chiesa Santa Maria.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Chiesa Santa Maria Assunta, built 1708-1712, replacing a 13th century church. Chiesa Santa Maria Assunta, built 1708-1712, replacing a 13th century church. slides/Chiesa Santa Maria.jpg slides/Poschiavo ca 1900 D.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Poschiavo ca 1900. The Spanish houses are clearly visible and the San Rocco Chapel is at bottom left. Poschiavo ca 1900. The Spanish houses are clearly visible and the San Rocco Chapel is at bottom left. slides/Poschiavo ca 1900 D.jpg slides/Poschiavoc1900No2.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Looking south towards Poschiavo ca 1900. Looking south towards Poschiavo ca 1900. slides/Poschiavoc1900No2.jpg slides/IMG_3459No2.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 The whole family often engaged in hard physical work. The whole family often engaged in hard physical work. slides/IMG_3459No2.jpg slides/Le Prese ca 1910.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Note the railway line completed in 1910, which linked Italy with the Engadine. Note the railway line completed in 1910, which linked Italy with the Engadine. slides/Le Prese ca 1910.JPG slides/Le Prese early 1900's.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Le Prese, early 1900's. Le Prese, early 1900's. slides/Le Prese early 1900's.jpg slides/Le Prese 1902.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 House building at Le Prese in 1902. House building at Le Prese in 1902. slides/Le Prese 1902.jpg slides/Le Prese 1890.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 The Spa at Le Prese, 1890. The Spa at Le Prese, 1890. slides/Le Prese 1890.jpg slides/Lago Poschiavo c1910.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Lago Poschiavo ca 1910. Lago Poschiavo ca 1910. slides/Lago Poschiavo c1910.jpg slides/Miralago A.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Meschino station. Meschino station. slides/Miralago A.jpg slides/Brusio.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 The famous viaduct at Brusio, enabling the trains to rapidly descend the line towards Tirano, Italy. The famous viaduct at Brusio, enabling the trains to rapidly descend the line towards Tirano, Italy. slides/Brusio.jpg slides/Campocologno ca 1905.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 The main street through Campocologno, where the Swiss Customs Post was. The main street through Campocologno, where the Swiss Customs Post was. slides/Campocologno ca 1905.jpg slides/Centrale ElettricaCampocolgno1903.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Construction of the Power Station at Campocologno, 1903. Construction of the Power Station at Campocologno, 1903. slides/Centrale ElettricaCampocolgno1903.jpg slides/GeneratoreCampocologno1904-5.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Campocologno, transporting a generator 1904/5. A community effort! Campocologno, transporting a generator 1904/5. A community effort! slides/GeneratoreCampocologno1904-5.jpg slides/Campocolgono Station early 1900s.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Campocologno Station early 1900's. Campocologno Station early 1900's. slides/Campocolgono Station early 1900s.jpg slides/Caffe della stazione, Campocologno.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Campocologno. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, a travel agency existed at this hotel. Campocologno. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, a travel agency existed at this hotel. slides/Caffe della stazione, Campocologno.JPG slides/Agenzia Zanolari 4316 .html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 The Zanolari Travel Agency at Campocologno. Here, tickets to the new world were purchased. The Zanolari Travel Agency at Campocologno. Here, tickets to the new world were purchased. slides/Agenzia Zanolari 4316 .jpg slides/IMG_4284.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Immigration also occurred - here is a passport for an Italian, enabling work in Switzerland. Immigration also occurred - here is a passport for an Italian, enabling work in Switzerland. slides/IMG_4284.jpg slides/jalbum text template 17.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 slides/jalbum text template 17.jpg slides/Viano A.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Viano, a hamlet through which smugglers passed, even in the 1970's! Tirano is in the distance, at the foot of the Valley. Viano, a hamlet through which smugglers passed, even in the 1970's! Tirano is in the distance, at the foot of the Valley. slides/Viano A.jpg slides/Barrufini.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Baruffini, Italy - the smugglers often came through here to or from Viano. Baruffini, Italy - the smugglers often came through here to or from Viano. slides/Barrufini.jpg slides/IMG_4684.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 The smugglers were highly organised The smugglers were highly organised slides/IMG_4684.jpg slides/IMG_4681.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 slides/IMG_4681.jpg slides/IMG_4677.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Even the ladies were involved. Even the ladies were involved. slides/IMG_4677.jpg slides/IMG_4685.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 slides/IMG_4685.jpg slides/Tirano B.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Tirano - the Basilica. The town is much larger now. Tirano - the Basilica. The town is much larger now. slides/Tirano B.jpg slides/Tirano.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Tirano at the foot of the Poschiavo Valley. Tirano at the foot of the Poschiavo Valley. slides/Tirano.jpg slides/Roncaiola, Italy.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 Roncaiola, Italy, just above Tirano, another town which was frequented by smugglers. Roncaiola, Italy, just above Tirano, another town which was frequented by smugglers. slides/Roncaiola, Italy.jpg slides/Ospizio Bernina e Lago Bianco.html# Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:55 +0100 slides/Ospizio Bernina e Lago Bianco.jpg