The Verzasca Dam, the original 1961 film

What would life in the Verzasca Valley be like without its dam?

In 1962, in the heart of the valley, one of Switzerland’s most significant engineering works was taking shape: the Verzasca Dam, built by CSC Costruzioni.

Through an original archival film, we invite you on a journey back in time to rediscover construction techniques, construction sites from another era, and above all the people who, with expertise, courage, and vision, made this extraordinary infrastructure possible.

These images tell not only the story of a dam being built, but also a period of transformation for the region and the life of the valley. A work designed to stand the test of time and become part of collective memory.

Rediscovering these images means preserving our history and paying tribute to those who built it.

🎬 Watch the full film here: https://www.evolutio.museum/it/dighe/impianto-idroelettrico-di-verzasca-svizzera.html