Look how beautiful Paris was in 1900 for the Exposition Universelle. These are awesome color images of the city from over 110 years ago.

The Pavilions of the Nations, II, Exposition Universal, 1900, Paris, France
Source: Library of Congress

Ancient Paris and perspective of the bridges, showing Army and Navy buildings, Expositions Universal, 1900, Paris, France
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Hotel de ville, Paris, France
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Palais de Justice and bridge to exchange, Paris, France
Source: Library of Congress

Ancient Paris, Exposition Universal, 1900, Paris, France
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Place du Chatelet, Paris, France
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Notre Dame, and St. Michael bridge, Paris, France
Source: Library of Congress

La grande rue (i.e., roue), Paris, France
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Arc de Triomphe, de l’Etoile, Paris, France
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Eiffel Tower and general view of the grounds, Exposition Universelle, 1900, Paris, France
Source: Library of Congress