Finland. Kaivokatu1938. Public domain image from Helsingin Sanomat.
Photograph of Kaivokatu, Helsinki, in 1938. To the left, the National Art Gallery Ateneum, to the right, the Railway Station.
Rose-Marie-Precht-with-family-1972
Photograph of the Finnish actors Rose-Marie Precht (1938–2000) and Heikki Kinnunen (1946–) with their son Santeri Kinnunen (1969–), during the cinematography of the film Lampaansyöjät.
Finland. Kosygin-Kekkonen-1968. Public domain image from Helsingin San...
Photograph of the Soviet leader Alexei Kosygin and the Finnish president Urho Kekkonen on board of icebreaker Tarmo demonstrating their catches of fish.
Finland. La-Belle-Helene-1965. Public domain image from Helsingin Sano...
Photograph of the main cast and crew of a production of La belle Hélène by Jacques Offenbach in the Swedish Theatre of Helsinki. From left to right: Heikki Värtsi, Berith Bohm, Leif Wager, and Mogens Brix-Pedersen.
Finland. Movie-PR-Helsinki-1968. Public domain image from Helsingin Sa...
Photograph of movie people promoting their films in Helsinki: Jean Aurel (to the left), Lasse Mårtenson, Kristiina Halkola, Titta Karakorpi, and Lars Åberg.
Finland. Raili-Pietila-1966 (cropped). Public domain image from Helsin...
Photograph of the Finnish architects Reima Pietilä (1923–1993) and Raili Pietilä (1926–).
Finland. Raili-Reima-Pietila-1966. Public domain image from Helsingin ...
Photograph of the Finnish architects Reima Pietilä (1923–1993) and Raili Pietilä (1926–).
Finland. Ylioppilasaukio-Hki-1967. Public domain image from Helsingin ...
Photograph of Ylioppilasaukio square in Helsinki.
Jarvenpaa-jatevedenpuhdistamo-1972
Photograph of the wastewater treatment plant in Järvenpää, Finland. Official Reino Vehkajärvi in picture.
Linda And Paul Mc Cartney 1972
Photograph of Linda and Paul McCartney with family and Wings members arriving to Finland on a boat (Aallotar) from Sweden. Linda is seen carrying Stella.
Tasavallan-Presidentti
Photograph of the Finnish rock music group Tasavallan Presidentti.
Finland. Jaakko-Marttinen-1970. Public domain image from Helsingin San...
Photograph of the Finnish ice hockey player Jaakko Marttinen (1944–) of HIFK on ice, probably at a practice.
Finland. Puutalot-Maunula-1967. Public domain image from Helsingin San...
Photograph of old wooden apartment buildings from the 1940s in Maunula, Helsinki (Metsäpurontie, Maunulantie, Kuusikkotie). They were about to be demolished and relaced with new buildings.
Finland. Tamminiemen-sauna-1956. Public domain image from Helsingin Sa...
Suomi: Presidentti Urho Kekkonen (vas.) Tamminiemen saunan terassilla vuonna 1956 rakennushallituksen pääjohtajan Jussi Lappi-Seppälän (keskellä) ynnä muiden seurassa.
Esko-Mattila-Heikki-Savolainen-1972
Photograph of the Finnish actors Esko Mattila (1920–1993) and Heikki Savolainen (1922–1975) in the stage play Lampaansyöjät, based upon the novel by Veikko Huovinen, at Mustikkamaa summer theatre.
Finland. Metallilakko-1971-Helsinki. Public domain image from Helsingi...
Photograph of a protest in Hakaniemi, Helsinki, supporting the Finnish metal workers’ strike.
Finland. Sornainen-1971. Public domain image from Helsingin Sanomat.
Photograph of the crossing of Helsinginkatu and Hämeentie in Helsinki, with buildings that have since then been demolished.
Finland. Arto-Tiainen-1970. Public domain image from Helsingin Sanomat...
Photograph of the Finnish skier and coach Arto Tiainen (1930–1998) being hauled by a motorsleigh in Vuokatti.
Finland. Jaakko-Syrja-Kirsi-Kunnas-1965. Public domain image from Hels...
Photograph of the family of the Finnish writers Jaakko Syrjä (1927–) and Kirsi Kunnas (1924–), with their children Mikko and Martti.
Finland. Poppe Berg 1964. Public domain image from Helsingin Sanomat.
Photograph of the miniature set of the Nordic TV quiz "Arpa on heitetty", with Lasse Boberg, Carl Mesterton, Poppe Berg and Monica Weinzierl (from the left).
Finland. Tove-Jansson-1956b. Public domain image from Helsingin Sanoma...
Photograph of the Finnish writer and illustrator Tove Jansson (1914–2001) at her home.
Mollberg-Mukka-1972
Photograph of the Finnish film director Rauni Mollberg and writer Timo K. Mukka during the principal cinematography of the film Maa on syntinen laulu in Kittilä.
Finland. Wahlroos-Salmen-1969. Public domain image from Helsingin Sano...
Suomi: Björn Wahlroos (vas.) ja Leif Salmén Teiniliiton mielenosoituksessa kouluhallituksen luona Helsingissä, Esplanadin puistossa, vuonna 1969 (mahdollisesti 31.1.1969).
Aleksanterinkatu-joulukatu-1967
Photograph of the opening of the “Christmas Street” in Helsinki, Aleksanterinkatu.
Finland. Ian-Anderson-in-Helsinki-1970. Public domain image from Helsi...
Photograph of the British musician Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull performing in Helsinki, Kulttuuritalo.
Finland. Juha-Vaatainen-1970. Public domain image from Helsingin Sanom...
Photograph of the Finnish athlete Juha Väätäinen in a race in Finland.
Finland. Manni-Kekkonen-1965. Public domain image from Helsingin Sanom...
Photograph of the Finnish actor Tarmo Manni (1921–1999) at the Independece Day reception, Presidential Palace, Helsinki.
Jani-Uhlenius-M-A-Numminen-1972
Photograph of the Finnish musicians Jani Uhlenius and M. A. Numminen performing in Tapiola, Espoo (Tapiolan syyslystit feast).
Kolmonen-Vanamo-in-USA-1972
Photograph fo the Finnish television cooks Jaakko Kolmonen (1941–2016) and Veijo Vanamo (1927–2018) during their visit to the United States, with two American colleagues.
Mauri-Alasaari-1972
Photograph of the Finnish politician and priest Mauri Alasaari (1934–2014) at a dance in Stenhalla Youth House in Espoo.
Memorial-march-in-Helsinki-1972
Photograph of a memorial march organized in Helsinki, Finland, by the Jewish Youth Association and Makkabi Sports Club in memory of the Israeli athletes killed in Munich.
Paul-Envalds-1972
Photograph of the Finnish ceramist Paul Envalds (1946–).
Telefax-in-Finland-1972
Photograph of a telefax machine in use in Finland. The telephone shows the emblem of Helsingin Puhelinyhdistys (now Elisa).
Naistenklinikka-1969-restrictions
Photograph of the information board of Naistenklinikka (Women’s Hospital) in Helsinki, Finland. Because of the “Hongkong influenza” epidemic, no visitors were allowed to the hospital.
Anita-Sohlberg-1972
Photograph of the Finnish actress Anita Sohlberg (1941–) at Finlandia Hall, Helsinki, during a feast of freelance actors.
Kristiinankatu-11-Turku-1972
Photograph of the yard of Kristiinankatu 11, Turku, Finland. The tenants had a disagreement about hot water supply with the owner of the building, Sampo Tarmo Insurance Company.
Leinonen-Sutela-1972
Photograph of the Finnish general Kaarlo O. Leinonen (1914–1975) and chief of staff, future general Lauri Sutela (1918–2011) at an unidentified airport. It is not sure which one of them is facing the camera.
Matti-Koskela-1972
Photograph of the Finnish sculptor and graphic artist Matti Koskela (1933–2020).
Finland. Armand-Lohikoski-1970s. Public domain image from Helsingin Sa...
Photograph of the Finnish filmmaker Armand Lohikoski.
Finland. Finland-icehockey-team-1969. Public domain image from Helsing...
Photograph of members of the Finnish national hockey team after a game in Tampere: Seppo Lindström (left), Veli-Pekka Ketola, Jorma Valtonen, and Lasse Oksanen.
Finland. Linkomies yliopisto. Public domain image from Helsingin Sanom...
Vice rector of University of Helsinki Professor Edwin Linkomies speaks at the opening of the autumn term of the university. Suomi: Helsingin yliopiston vararehtori, professori E. Linkomies puhuu yliopiston sy... More
Finland. Pajo-Ristimaki-1969. Public domain image from Helsingin Sanom...
Photograph of the Finnish soccer players Raimo Pajo of HJK (right) and Jussi Ristimäki of Ilves-Kissat at a game in Helsinki.
Finland. TawaststjernaNevanlinna. Public domain image from Helsingin S...
The Finnish musicologist Erik Tawaststjerna (1916–1996) with his friend, the mathematician Rolf Nevanlinna (1895–1980).
Finland. Vaino-Leskinen-1971. Public domain image from Helsingin Sanom...
Photograph of the Finnish minister of foreign affairs Väinö Leskinen when he was leaving for New York at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Finland. Erik-Tawaststjerna. Public domain image from Helsingin Sanoma...
Photograph of the Finnish musicologist Erik Tawaststjerna (1916–1993). The photograph is grossly retouched by Helsingin Sanomat, and a person to the right removed.
Finland. Retuperan-WBK-1970. Public domain image from Helsingin Sanoma...
Photograph of Retuperän WBK playing at Ullanlinnanmäki, Helsinki, on May 1st.
Finland. Sahkotalo-1970. Public domain image from Helsingin Sanomat.
Photograph of the early construction phase of Sähkötalo building in Kamppi, Helsinki.
Tehtaankadun ja Kapteeninkadun risteys 1908 I K Inha
Suomi: Tehtaankadun ja Kapteeninkadun risteys Helsingissä vuonna 1908.English: Tehtaankatu and Kapteeninkatu crossroads in Helsinki, Finland in 1908.
Helsinki-metro-1972
Photograph of an early stage of the metro (subway) tunnel in Hakaniemi, Helsinki. The work was begun in July 1972.
Kirsti-Wallasvaara-1972
Photograph of the Finnish actress Kirsti Wallasvaara in Hämeenpuisto, Tampere, with an unidentified man.
Oulunkyla-church-bells-1972
Photograph of the bells of Oulunkylä church when the building was new. The bell has a text, “Gloria in altissimus Deo.”
Veikko Vennamo in 1967
Photograph of the Finnish politician Veikko Vennamo.
Tuulikki Kuorikoski (cropped)
Photograph of the Finnish cast of Jean Anouilh’s play L’Orchestre in Teatteri Jurkka, Helsinki: Tuulikki Kuorikoski, Aila Svedberg, Anja Pohjola, Vappu Jurkka, and Hilkka Kesti.
Finland. Boris-Karppela-1971. Public domain image from Helsingin Sanom...
Photograph of Boris Karppela (1910–1994) playing kyykkä in Seurasaari, Helsinki, Finland. He was active in reviving the game.
Finland. Arpa-on-heitetty-1964. Public domain image from Helsingin San...
Photograph of the miniature set of the Nordic TV quiz "Arpa on heitetty", with Lasse Boberg, Carl Mesterton, Poppe Berg and Monica Weinzierl (from the left).
Finland. Hair-production-1969-Helsinki. Public domain image from Helsi...
Photograph of cast of the 1969 Helsinki production of Hair.
Finland. Hakunila-1970. Public domain image from Helsingin Sanomat.
Photograph of the first apartment buildings and homes in Hakunila, Vantaa, Finland.
Finland. Makinen-Price-1967. Public domain image from Helsingin Sanoma...
Photograph of the Finnish rally driver Timo Mäkinen and BMC head Bill Price looking at Mäkinen’s car lowered from M/S Baltica in Katajanokka, Helsinki.
Siirtoleiri Aanislinnassa, Continuation War, Finland
Russian children from eastern Karelia in a Finnish internment camp gathering wood. The Russians were regarded as unreliable and were held interned during the war. Best reader image of the 1940s in Helsingin Sa... More
Finland. Tapani-Harmaja. Public domain image from Helsingin Sanomat.
Photograph of the Finnish writer and pilot Tapani Harmaja (1917–1940).
Loviisa-railway-station-1972
Photograph of the old railway station in Loviisa when it was “auctioned” for demolition (who would tear it down for the smallest amount of money).
Finland. Itamerenkatu-panorama-1968. Public domain image from Helsingi...
Photograph of Itämerenkatu and Lauttasaarenkatu street area in Helsinki.
Finland. Kadunpuhdistus-Helsinki-1965. Public domain image from Helsin...
Suomi: Kadunpesuajoneuvo Scammell Scarab (nro 111) Helsingin Kaivopuistossa lähellä Ehrenströmintie 2:ta.
Finland. Wihuritalo-1964. Public domain image from Helsingin Sanomat.
Photograph of Wihuritalo in Kulosaari, Helsinki, during renovation. Public domain photograph of a palace, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Helsinki-City-Theatre-actors-1972
Photograph of a group of actors of Helsinki City Theatre: Uljas Kandolin, Hillevi Lagerstam, Marjatta Kallio, Elina Pohjanpää, Kirsti Ortola, and Kalevi Kahra.
Kultaranta-fire-1972
Photograph of the Finnish president Urho Kekkonen examining the aftermath of a fire in the harbour of the presidential summer residence, Kultaranta, in Naantali. Three boats were distroyed, including Kultaranta... More
Reding-Piette-Piano-duo-1972
Photograph of the Belgian Reding–Pette piano duo — Henry Piette and Janine Reding — during their visit to Finland. They performed Béla Bartók’s Concerto for Two Pianos, Orchestra and Percussion with the Helsink... More
Ukko-Pekan-silta-1972
Aerial photograph of the Ukko-Pekka Bridge in Naantali, Finland, before the new bridge was built next to it.
Finland. Kajaani-language-studio-1972. Public domain image from Helsin...
Photograph of a language teaching studio at Kajaanin kauppaoppilaitos in Finland.
Finland. Hair-campaign-Finland-1969. Public domain image from Helsingi...
Photograph of promoting the musical Hair in Finland by the cast of Popteatteri, Helsinki
Icon Katri-Helena-1967, public domain photograph
Photograph of the Finnish vocalist Katri Helena (1945–).
Finland. Makinen-Mikkola-Lampinen. Public domain image from Helsingin ...
Photograph of the Finnish rally drivers Timo Mäkinen, Hannu Mikkola and Simo Lampinen after Jyväskylän Suurajot race.
Finland. Okko-Kamu-1969. Public domain image from Helsingin Sanomat.
Photograph of the Finnish conductor Okko Kamu, hold up by Jorma Panula, Mauno Nelimarkka and Helena Panula.
Finland. Vaino-Linna-1961. Public domain image from Helsingin Sanomat.
Photograph of the Finnish writer Väinö Linna on a field.
Josephine-Baker-in-Finland-1972
Photograph of the American-French actress Joséphine Baker during her tour in Finland. Photographed in Seurahuone.
Posti-Finland-assorting-1972
Photograph of a mail sorting facility of Finland’s Posti (probably in Helsinki).
Silvola-tekojarvi-1972
Photograph of the Silvola reservoir. The man is teacher Veikko Väre.
Soukka-Mall-1972
Photograph of Soukka Mall in Espoo when it was new.
Mao, Bulganin, Stalin, Ulbricht Tsedenbal
Mao at Stalin's side on a ceremony arranged for Stalin's 71th birthday in Moscow in December 1949. Behind between them is Marshal of the Soviet Union Nikolai Bulganin. On the right hand of Stalin is Walter Ulb... More
Motorized-metal-strike-protest-1971
Photograph of a motorized protest in Hyvinkää, supporting the Finnish metal workers’ strike.
Finland. Arne-Jacobsen-1968. Public domain image from Helsingin Sanoma...
Photograph of the Danish architect Arne Jacobsen during his visit to Finland.
Finland. Keinonen-Murto-1970. Public domain image from Helsingin Sanom...
Photograph of the Finnish ice hockey players Matti Keinonen (left) and Matti Murto (1949–2013) in Stockholm.
Finland. Makkaratalo-ramps-1967. Public domain image from Helsingin Sa...
Photograph of the ramps leading to parking carage in City Center, so-called Makkaratalo, Helsinki.
Finland. OH-ALL Kaleva 1930s. Public domain image from Helsingin Sanom...
Aero O/Y (OH-ALL, Kaleva) and Lufthansa Junkers Ju-52 (D-AHUS, Heinrich Kroll) aircraft at the Helsinki-Malmi Airport in the late 1930s. The Kaleva aircraft was shot down by Soviet bombers on the 14th June 194... More
Finland. Pentti-Nikula-result-1962. Public domain image from Helsingin...
Photograph of the Finnish pole vaulter Pentti Nikula and his winning result, 494 cm, in Kauhava.
Finland. Saimaa-Mustola-opening-1968. Public domain image from Helsing...
Photograph of the opening of Mustola lock of Saimaa Canal with President Urho Kekkonen.
Finland. Taksit-1966. Public domain image from Helsingin Sanomat.
Photograph of taxi drivers from Rovaniemi and Kemi after they raced to Helsinki with their new Mercedes-Benz 200 Diesel vehicles.
Baumgartner-building-Helsinki
Photograph of the Baumgartner building in Helsinki, Itäinen puistotie 8c, acquired by the British embassy in 1972.
Bucket-dredge-in-use-1972
Photograph of a bucket-ladder dredge in use in Helsinki, south of Lauttasaari.
Kirsti-Kemppainen-1972
Photograph of the Finnish actors Kirsti Kemppainen (1946–1997) and Pertti Hakala when they were in the play Värmlantilaiset at an outdoors stage in Tampere.
Markitta-school-Sweden-1972
Photograph of Markitta school in Gällivare, Sweden. The inhabitants organized a “school mutiny” after the school was closed by the authorities, and took over the building in order to continue providing educatio... More
Kekkonen-Lepikon-torppa-1972
Photograph of the Finnish President Urho Kekkonen visiting his birthplace, Lepikko Cottage. Behind him and the other men, the sauna building.
Finland. Aimo-Tukiainen-1971. Public domain image from Helsingin Sanom...
Photograph of the Finnish sculptor Aimo Tukiainen when his monument Virvatulet was revealed in Tampere, Finland.
Finland. Erkki-Liikanen-1969. Public domain image from Helsingin Sanom...
Photograph of the Finnish politician Erkki Liikanen.
Eino-Raunio-1969 (cropped) - coin, public domain photograph
Suomi: Valtiovarainministeri Eino Raunio (oik.) tarkastelee uutta nikkelimarkkaa ja alumiinipenniä. Metallirahoja esittelemässä valtiosihteeri Paul Paavela (vas.), tiedotussihteeri Jukka Rusi, toinen valtiovar... More
Finland. Kariniemi-Mukka-1972. Public domain image from Helsingin Sano...
Photograph of the Finnish writers Annikki Kariniemi and Timo K. Mukka.
Finland. Leo-Kinnunen-1971. Public domain image from Helsingin Sanomat...
Photograph of the Finnish race driver Leo Kinnunen (left) signing a contract with AAW Racing Team. Next to him, CEO Antti Aarnio-Wihuri and chief Hannu Kahi.
Finland. Ruby-Reitan-Bjorn-Wirkola-1971. Public domain image from Hels...
Photograph of the Norwegian beauty pageant winner Ruby Reitan och ski jumper Bjørn Wirkola during their visit to Helsinki, Finland. Photographed at Hotelli Helsinki.
Finland. Helina-Rautavaara-1971. Public domain image from Helsingin Sa...
Photograph of the Finnish ethnologist Helinä Rautavaara (1928–1998) with a pet iguana.