Maluch in capitalism

Photo 1.

Photo by N.N. (collections of the Ossolineum Library / Documents of Social Life Department)

Photo 2, 3.

In the late spring of 1990, Poland’s first municipal elections after the Second World War were held. One of the first decisions taken by the new Wrocław authorities was to close the Market Square to cars for good. The ban took effect on 13 October 1990.

‘Słowo Polskie’ of 10 October 1990, No. 237, p. 8 (collections of the Ossolineum Library / Periodicals Department)

 ‘Słowo Polskie’ of 12 October 1990, No. 239, p. 7 (collections of the Ossolineum Library / Periodicals Department)

Photo 4.

Photo by N.N. (collections of the Ossolineum Library / Documents of Social Life Department)

Photo 5.

Since 17 October 1990, the cars still parked in the Market Square have been removed at the owners’ expense.

‘Słowo Polskie’ of 18 October 1990, No. 244, p. 8 (collections of the Ossolineum Library / Periodicals Department)