The church was consecrated in 1842, but it was soon damaged during the Austrian invasion of 1849. A few years later, in 1952, the church became a hospital duiring a virulent cholera epidemic.
In the early 1900s, at the time of these old postcards, the parish of San Giuseppe was, with almost 9000 inhabitants, the most populated parish of Livorno.
The church was used as a warehouse during World War I, it was restored in the 1920s, but the building was heavily damaged again during World War II.
(Postcards digitized from the collection of Antonio Cantelli)
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Amazing! Only the clock I can find the difference!!
ReplyDeleteIt still as beautiful and it was then.
ReplyDeleteWhat a history. I so enjoy your old post card and current image comparisons.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting entrance it has, not to mention the interesting history.
ReplyDeleteReally nice VP. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI too enjoy the old postcards and current pictures. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Love both the cards and your shots.
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