Pleingezicht in Gelsenkirchen c. 1902

"Pleingezicht in Gelsenkirchen," a sepia-toned photograph by Frits Freerks Fontein Fz., captures a street scene in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, around 1902. The image shows a bustling street with a tram line running through the center, flanked by buildings and a few pedestrians. The photograph offers a glimpse into everyday life in early 20th-century Gelsenkirchen, highlighting the city's developing infrastructure and urban growth. Fontein Fz. was known for his photographic documentation of everyday life, capturing scenes that reflected the social and urban changes of his time.