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• Early drug scenes in Switzerland: places and practices

  by Peter-Paul Bänziger

  Not only for the Swiss counterculture were certain places in the cities of central importance. Here one could buy drugs and consume and philosophize together. In Basel, people sat on the wall at Barfüsserplatz.

  1965 – 1975
  Switzerland
  Temporal Coverage: 1965/1975 (2020s,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969,1970,1970s,1971,1972,1973,1974,1975,1960s,1970s,) Read StoryMark item
• Platform Zero

  Platform Zero was a financially supported volunteer project near Rotterdam Central Station providing aid and shelter to drug addicts and homeless people. After its foundation in 1987, the Platform grew into an international open drug scene. Eventually the increasing number of visitors and criminality led to the closure of the platform in 1994.

  1987 – 1994
  Rotterdam
  Temporal Coverage: 1987/1994 (1987,1988,1989,1990,1990s,1991,1992,1993,1994,1980s,1990s,) Read StoryMark item
• 2 Files  Zurich · in German The stuff dreams are made ofde »Der Stoff, aus dem die Träume sind« 1991, anonymous #2335 Format: A4 ; Subject: squat, drug consumption, drug trafficking, drugs policy · ; Temporal Coverage: 1990s,1991,1990s,1990s, Mark item

  The leaflet informs about a "pause for reflection" during which the women's emergency shelter and the sanitary room (consumption room) in the occupied Wohlgroth factory are to remain closed. The reason is problems with drug use and dealing; the "open drug scene" at Platzspitz is only a few hundred metres away from the Wohlgroth.

  (Type: leaflet)

  (Format: A4)

  Subjects: squat, drug consumption, drug trafficking, drugs policy,

• Zurich · in German INVITATION[:] WOHLGROTH WHERETOde »EINLADUNG[:] WOHLGROTH WOHIN« 1991, NEUE AUTONOME KULTURWERKSTATT #2329 Format: A4 ; Subject: squat, drug consumption, drug trafficking, consumption room, emergency shelter · ; Temporal Coverage: 1990s,1991,1990s,1990s, Mark item

  The leaflet informs about a "pause for reflection" during which the women's emergency shelter and the sanitary room (consumption room) in the occupied Wohlgroth factory are to remain closed. The reason is problems with drug use and dealing; the "open drug scene" at Platzspitz is only a few hundred metres away from the Wohlgroth.

  (Type: leaflet)

  (Format: A4)

  Subjects: squat, drug consumption, drug trafficking, consumption room, emergency shelter,

• 2 Files  Zurich · in Italian "FROM THE EDGES BREAKING DOWN"it »I MARGINI SI ESTENDONO«de »"VON DEN HEREINBRECHENDEN RÄNDERN"« 1992, IG Kreis 5, Bewohnerinnen und Bewohner des Kreis 5 #2315 Format: A4 ; Subject: gentrification, squats, open drug scenes · ; Temporal Coverage: 1990s,1992,1990s,1990s, Mark item

  The leaflets in Italian and German call for protest against the gentrification of Kreis 5, which not only affects the "open drug scene" in nearby Platzspitz Park, but also squats and the poorer residents.

  (Type: leaflet)

  (Format: A4)

  Subjects: gentrification, squats, open drug scenes,

• Zurich · in German What is going on with "our district five"?-- »Was ist mit "unserem Kreis fünf" los? Che cosa succede al "nostro quartiere cinque"? ¿Qué sucede en " nuestro Kreis 5"? MAHALLEMZDE NELER OLUYOR?« 1992, IG Kreis 5 #2237 Format: A4 ; Subject: gentrification, open drug scenes, activism · ; Temporal Coverage: 1990s,1992,1990s,1990s, Mark item

  A few weeks after the eviction of Platzspitz Park (7.2.1992), IG Kreis 5 organises a district meeting to discuss the effects of the eviction, urban development and living together in the neighbourhood. The event is held in German, Italian, Spanish and Turkish.

  (Type: leaflet)

  (Format: A4)

  Subjects: gentrification, open drug scenes, activism,

• Zurich · in German CALL [to the members of the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Platzspitz etc.]de »AUFRUF [an die Mitglieder der Arbeitsgemeinschaft Platzspitz u. a.]« 1992, Arbeitsgemeinschaft Platzspitz, Schweizerisches Arbeiterhilftswerk, Zürcher Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Jugendprobleme (ZAGJP) #2231 Format: A4 ; Subject: repression, open drug scenes, solidarity, activism · ; Temporal Coverage: 1990s,1992,1990s,1990s, Mark item

  After the eviction of the "open drug scene" in the Platzspitz Park (7.2.1992), drug users, petty traders and homeless people are exposed to the repressive actions of the police on the streets. Various organisations want to document this by being present on the spot, and make it more difficult or even prevent it.

  (Type: leaflet)

  (Format: A4)

  Subjects: repression, open drug scenes, solidarity, activism,

• Zurich · in German Solidarity picnic on the Platzspitzde »Solidaritäts-Picknick auf dem Platzspitz« 1989, Arbeitsgemeinschaft Platzspitz #2225 Format: A4 ; Subject: open drug scenes, solidarity, activism · ; Temporal Coverage: 1980s,1989,1980s,1980s, Mark item

  Despite opposition from the city government and parliament, the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Platzspitz wants to continue its solidarity activism in the "open drug scene" in Platzspitz. It organises a big picnic in the park.

  (Type: leaflet)

  (Format: A4)

  Subjects: open drug scenes, solidarity, activism,

• Zurich · in German EMERGENCY STATE We continue!de »NOTSTAND Wir machen weiter!« 1989, Arbeitsgemeinschaft Platzspitz #2219 Format: A4 ; Subject: open drug scenes, solidarity, activism, Platzspitz Park · ; Temporal Coverage: 1980s,1989,1980s,1980s, Mark item

  The Arbeitsgemeinschaft Platzspitz is looking for financial and material support for the Café zum Platzspitz, which was evicted by the police on the very day of its opening.

  (Type: leaflet)

  (Format: A4)

  Subjects: open drug scenes, solidarity, activism, Platzspitz Park,

• Zurich · in German Invitation to the opening of the: Café zum Platzspitzde »Einladung zur Eröffnung des: Café zum Platzspitz« 1989, Arbeitsgemeinschaft Platzspitz #2213 Format: A4 ; Subject: open drug scenes, solidarity, self help, activism, Platzspitz Park · ; Temporal Coverage: 1980s,1989,1980s,1980s, Mark item

  In solidarity with drug users in the "open drug scene" and to draw attention to their situation, the Platzspitz working group opens a café in Platzspitz Park.

  (Type: leaflet)

  (Format: A4)

  Subjects: open drug scenes, solidarity, self help, activism, Platzspitz Park,

• 3 Files  Zurich · in German Clarifications and demands on police work in the drug scenede »Erklärungen und Forderungen zur Polizeiarbeit in der Drogenszene« 1990, Arbeitsgemeinschaft Platzspitz #2179 Format: A4 ; Subject: repression, police, Platzspitz Park · ; Temporal Coverage: 1990s,1990,1990s,1990s,1990s, Mark item

  Based on examples, the working group documents the repressive actions of the police against the "open drug scene" in Platzspitz Park. If the police are used at all, it should be to protect the users and not to persecute them.

  (Type: Paper)

  (Format: A4)

  Subjects: repression, police, Platzspitz Park,

• 2 Files  Zurich · in German Press communiqué of the Fachgruppe Gassennahe Institutionen der Stadt Zuerich on the 10 basic principles of drug policy in Zurichde »Pressecommuniqué der Fachgruppe Gassennahe Institutionen der Stadt Zuerich zu den 10 drogenpolitischen Grundsaetzen von Zuerich« 1990, Fachgruppe Gassennahe Institutionen der Stadt Zürich #2165 Format: A4 ; Subject: harm reduction, self organisation, self help, open drug scenes, drugs economy · ; Temporal Coverage: 1990s,1990,1990s,1990s,1990s, Mark item

  In its statement, the Fachgruppe Gassennahe Institutionen der Stadt Zürich calls on the authorities to stop the repressive action against the "Filterli-Tische" (tables where injecting paraphernalia were exchanged for the residual heroin left in the filters) and to provide sufficient consumption rooms, decentralised syringe distribution points as well as meals and living space for drug users. At the same time, repressive measures in the streets should be abandoned.

  (Type: leaflet)

  (Format: A4)

  Subjects: harm reduction, self organisation, self help, open drug scenes, drugs economy,

• Zurich · in German Weihnachten 88 am Platzspitzde »Weihnachten 88 am Platzspitz«-- »Christmas 88 at Platzspitz« 1988, Arbeitsgemeinschaft Platzspitz #2125 Format: A4 ; Subject: open drug scenes, solidarity, culture, self help, street work · ; Temporal Coverage: 1980s,1988,1980s,1980s, Mark item

  Leaflet on the solidarity action in the "open drug scene" in Zurich's Platzspitz Park at Christmas 1988.

  (Type: leaflet)

  (Format: A4)

  Subjects: open drug scenes, solidarity, culture, self help, street work,

• 2 Files  Zurich · in German OUT OF SIGHT OUT OF MIND -- WE PROTEST AGAINST THE EVICTION OF THE HOMELESS FROM SHOP-VILLEde »AUS DEN AUGEN AUS DEM SINN -- WIR PROTESTIEREN GEGEN DIE VERTREIBUNG DER OBDACHLOSEN AUS DEM SHOP-VILLE« 1992, Schlafgängervereinigung Protestas (SP), Komitee Schlafgang 'rein (KSG), Kommission zur Einführung der Menschenverträglichkeitsprüfung (KEMP) #2117 Format: A4 ; Subject: homless, drug users, repression · ; Temporal Coverage: 1990s,1992,1990s,1990s, Mark item

  Protest leaflet against the closure of the Shopville in Zurich's main station in the context of the closure of the "open drug scene" in Platzspitz Park. The precise date is unknown.

  (Type: leaflet)

  (Format: A4)

  Subjects: homless, drug users, repression,

• Zurich · in German MOBILE STREET KITCHEN MUST MOVE AWAY FROM PLATZSPITZde »MOBILE GASSENKÜCHE MUSS VOM PLATZSPITZ WEG« 1989, Arbeitsgemeinschaft Platzspitz #2101 Format: A4 (?) ; Subject: self help, solidarity, open drug scene, Platzspitz park · ; Temporal Coverage: 1980s, Mark item

  Signature campaign against the repressive action of the authorities against the mobile street kitchen in Zurich's Platzspitz Park.

  (Type: leaflet)

  (Format: A4 (?))

  Subjects: self help, solidarity, open drug scene, Platzspitz park,

• 13 Files  Zurich · in German Kiosk Walchebrücke-- »Kiosk Walchebrücke« 1986, Verein Platzspitz #2069 Format: ca. 10 x 21 cm ; Subject: open drug scene, street work, self help · ; Temporal Coverage: 1980s,1986,1980s,1980s, Mark item

  This brochure presents the Walchebrücke kiosk, a project of Gassenarbeit in the "open drug scene" in Zurich's Platzspitz Park.

  (Type: brochure)

  (Format: ca. 10 x 21 cm)

  Subjects: open drug scene, street work, self help,

• Zurich · in German Less looking away. Less silence - more active solidarityde »Weniger wegschauen. Weniger schweigen - mehr aktive Solidarität« 1994, Verschiedene Quartier- und Anti-Rassismusgruppen #2059 Format: A4 ; Subject: repression, racism, exclusion zones, solidarity, drug consumtion, drug prohibition · ; Temporal Coverage: 1990s,1994,1990s,1990s, Mark item

  Leaflet against the (racist) repression in the city centre of Zurich, which is legitimised with the fight against the "open drug scene".

  (Type: leaflet)

  (Format: A4)

  Subjects: repression, racism, exclusion zones, solidarity, drug consumtion, drug prohibition,

• Zurich · in German Fighting the pig-drug pack by all meansde »Das Sau-Drogenpack mit allen Mitteln bekämpfen« 1992, anonymous #2041 Format: A4 ; Subject: open drug scene, vigilante group, racism, anticommunism · ; Temporal Coverage: 1990s,1992,1993,1994,1990s,1990s, Mark item

  Call to the "silent majority" for democratic and violent action against "dealers" and "bogus refugees". The leaflet was pinned to the door of a organic food shop in the early 1990s.

  (Type: leaflet)

  (Format: A4)

  Subjects: open drug scene, vigilante group, racism, anticommunism,

• Zurich · in German What's going on in District 4de »Was ist los im Kreis 4« 1995, Anti-Rassismus-Café #2027 Format: A4 ; Subject: repression, open drug scene, racism, sexism, violence, drug trafficking · ; Temporal Coverage: 1990s,1995,1990s,1990s, Mark item

  Leaflet against the (racist) repression in the city centre of Zurich, which is legitimised with the fight against the "open drug scene".

  (Type: leaflet)

  (Format: A4)

  Subjects: repression, open drug scene, racism, sexism, violence, drug trafficking,

• 2 Files  Zurich · in German What's going on in the Districts 3, 4 and 5 - It sucks!de »WAS IST LOS IN DEN KREISEN 3, 4 UND 5 - ES IST ZUM KOTZEN!« 1995, Anti-Rassismus-Café #2015 Format: A4 ; Subject: repression, racism, sex business, drug dealers, Swiss banks · ; Temporal Coverage: 1990s,1995,1990s,1990s, Mark item

  Leaflet against the (racist) repression in the city centre of Zurich, which is legitimised with the fight against the "open drug scene".

  (Type: leaflet)

  (Format: A4)

  Subjects: repression, racism, sex business, drug dealers, Swiss banks,

• Zurich · in German We are not all - the deportees are missing, ... de »Wir sind nicht alle- es fehlen die Ausgeschafften, ...« 1996, anonymous #2009 Format: A4 ; Subject: repression, racism, sex business, refugee women, citizenship, open drug scene · ; Temporal Coverage: 1990s,1996,1990s,1990s, Mark item

  Leaflet against the (racist) repression in the city centre of Zurich, which is legitimised with the fight against the "open drug scene".

  (Type: leaflet)

  (Format: A4)

  Subjects: repression, racism, sex business, refugee women, citizenship, open drug scene,

• Zurich · in German Letten closed! What now?de »Letten zu! Was nun?« 1995, Cantonal and city police of Zurich #487 Format: A4 ; Subject: open drug scene, police, repression, Zurich · ; Temporal Coverage: 1990s,1995,1990s,1990s, Mark item

  Flyer issued by the police of Zurich informing the population about the planned eviction of the open drug scene at the "Letten".

  (Type: flyer)

  (Format: A4)

  Subjects: open drug scene, police, repression, Zurich,

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