In the news1892
Gold crown currency introduced in 1892
In 1892, the gold crown currency was introduced, replacing the old florin system.
Schloss Fischhorn, 3 Sep 1899 – Feldafing, 23 Jun 1971
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3 Sep 1899
Born in Schloss Fischhorn
1922–1926
3 children are born
23 Jun 1971
Dies in Feldafing, aged 71
She lived through 9 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Schloss Fischhorn.
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In the news1892
In 1892, the gold crown currency was introduced, replacing the old florin system.
Getting around
Faster rail connections to Budapest
By 1900, the travel time for a direct train between Vienna and Budapest had been reduced to four and a half hours, down from the approximately six hours required when the line first opened.
Around the world1893
New Zealand became the first country where women could vote in national elections.
Daily life
Strict regulations for Austrian schools
Austrian school laws were highly detailed, regulating everything from the size of school desks and classrooms to the pupils' specific attire on examination days.
What people wore
Swaddling infants for straight growth
To ensure babies grew up straight, they were placed in a swaddling cushion for several months, which prevented them from moving or kicking.
Music
Landler dance in the Wechsel region
The Landler was the dominant dance in the Wechsel region, often accompanied by instruments ranging from violins and clarinets to wind instruments and the Styrian diatonic harmonika. Thousands of Landler melodies were played at celebrations like harvest festivals or in local inns.
At the table
Beer as food and drink
In Vienna, beer was considered both a food and a drink, and it was so essential that it even appeared on the imperial dinner table.