Tour Eiffel, 1900
Julien Knez brings the past to the future by placing photos of Paris from the 19th and 20th centuries against their modern-day counterparts to reflect on home the city has changed, yet remains familiar.
Le Moulin Rouge, 1900
Jardin du Luxembourg, 1895
Place Vendôme, 1871
Place de l’Opéra, 1940
June 23, 1940, the day after Germany
established occupation of France, Hitler made a lightning trip to Paris.
His two hour tour of the capital included Notre Dame, Invalides, the
Arc de Triomphe and, as seen here, the Opera.
Rue du Faubourg-du-Temple, 1871
Arc de Triomphe, 1909
Quai de Conti, 1900
La Seine. Notre Dame, 1930
Place de l’Opéra, 1940
June 23, 1940, the day after Germany
established occupation of France, Hitler made a lightning trip to Paris.
His two hour tour of the capital included Notre Dame, Invalides, the
Arc de Triomphe and, as seen here, the Opera.
Le Grand Palais, 1944
Hôtel-de-Ville, 1944
Two friends celebrate the liberation of Paris at Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, August 1944.
A joyful Liberation scene on August 25, 1944.
Special Thanks to Did You Know? and Steampunk Tendencies
... now, go make something beautiful!
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(¸.•´♥ Tristan ♥
3 comments:
Enchanting indeed!
These are amazing. The historical comparison and perspective is thought provoking. I have seen people do this by going back to place from their pasts.
Thanks for sharing, Tristan.
GREAT stuff, a new perspective. Love that you find these treasures to share.
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