'Namdaemun' (Great South Gate in Seoul) is shown here with the tramtrails, which was instituted as a public transportion system in May 1899. 'Namdaemun', one of the 4 main gates of the old city wall, was completed in 1398 and underwent major restoration in 1447 and again in 1997. It is designated as National Treasure #1, one of the most recognizable landmarks in Korea. Positioned near the the current center of downtown Seoul, amidst traffic and skyskrapers, it receives a large amount of pollution, the main reason behind its most recent renovation. Source: http://www.lifeinko…(viewed May 9, 2003)
Subject:
Namdaemun, Seoul
Subject:
City gates
Subject:
Streetcars
Subject:
Transportation
Format:
Gelatin silver print
Format:
Image: 3.937 x 5.315 in.
Format:
10 x 13.5 cm
Coverage:
Asia: South Korea; Seoul
Source:
Willard Dickerman Straight papers, 1825-1925
Source:
Rare & Manuscript Collections: University Archives
