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Celebrate 150 Years of Favoriten History in Vienna at the VHS Exhibition

Archivist Walter Sturm curates a look at key milestones and urban development of this Vienna district.

Dive into 150 years of Favoriten's past at this engaging exhibition, featuring a captivating array of archival materials, historical images, and significant objects. Curated by Archivar Walter Sturm, the display invites reflection on the district's evolution. Learn about its founders, early transport, and notable infrastructure, spanning from August 2024 to February 2025.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition celebrates 150 years of the Favoriten district in Vienna, showcasing its history through archival materials, images, and historical objects. Curated by archivist Walter Sturm, it delves into key milestones such as the first district chairman, the initial horse-drawn tramway, and the construction of the water tower.

Curatorial context

The exhibition "150 Jahre Favoriten in der VHS" commemorates the 150th anniversary of Vienna's 10th district, Favoriten. Archivar Walter Sturm has curated a collection of stories, presented through images and words, to highlight the district's rich past. Visitors can explore interesting objects from Favoriten's history displayed in showcases, which aim to spark personal memories and encourage engagement with the district's heritage. The exhibition poses questions about significant historical events, such as the names of the first district chairman, the inauguration of the first horse-drawn tramway, the construction of the water tower, and the integration of Oberlaa, Unterlaa, and Rothneusiedl into Favoriten, offering a glimpse into the district's development and transformation over 150 years. The exhibition is located on the 1st floor of the VHS Per Albin Hansson-Siedlung, Ada Christen Gasse 2B, 1100 Vienna, situated within the Hansson shopping center. It follows specific opening hours, with summer hours from August 17 to August 30, 2024 (Monday-Thursday 9 AM-5 PM, Friday 9 AM-2 PM), and revised hours from September 1 onwards (Monday-Thursday 9 AM-7 PM, Friday 9 AM-5 PM).

Admission and ticket notes

The exhibition is located within the VHS Per Albin Hansson-Siedlung. Visitors are welcome to attend during the specified opening hours. Details on ticketing or admission fees are not provided on the page, suggesting it may be freely accessible or included with general VHS access.

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Venue
Gold and Silversmith Museum
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Aug 17, 2024 – Feb 23, 2025
Artist line / attribution
Archivar Walter Sturm
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