Baveno Before is an exhibition path along the lake, created thanks to the archival documents of the Autonomous Healthcare and Tourism Agency of Baveno, among the more or less unpublished sources used there are: archive papers, newspaper clippings, pages of publications and photographic plates from 1932 to 1950. The idea stems from the desire to tell the interesting stories that are hidden in the municipal historical archive, including those concerning navigation on the lake, at the time known as the “Verbano fleet”, and insights on the Baveno hydrotherapy station. There is also a focus on the tourist offer between Thirties and Fifties of 20th Century, which already included the Lido Bagni (current Lido Beach Club), a real attraction with its beach equipped with a kiosk, cabins and lifeguard, inflatables for children and dance with live orchestra.

The inauguration will take place Friday 29th of July at 6pm at the Nadur Arena, where the thermal baths and sources were located, the visit will continue following the numbered panels along the lake, up to the Lido Beach Club.

The exhibition will remain on display until October 31st 2022.

Organized by Acta Progetti in collaboration with the Tacafile Cultural Association and the support of Fondazione CRT.