Demolition of an entire block to make way for the new palazzo della RAS

Historical photo of the demolition of an entire block in Trieste in 1910 to make space for the new palazzo della RAS. The construction site occupies the area between via S. Antonio (today via Dante), piazza Nuova (today piazza Repubblica), via S. Caterina and il Corso. In the foreground, rubble, scaffolding and posters on the gutted buildings, with passers-by and workers; on the right, casa Smolars can be recognized and in the background palazzo Treves. A horse-drawn cart testifies to the early transports of the era.