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A Glimpse of Paris in 1900: Color Images of the City from the Exposition Universelle

Take a look at these beautiful color images of Paris from over 110 years ago. These images were taken during the Exposition Universelle in 1900 and show the city in all its glory.
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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

Source: Library of Congress

Hotel de ville, Paris, France

Source: Library of Congress

Palais de Justice and bridge to exchange, Paris, France

Source: Library of Congress

Ancient Paris, Exposition Universal, 1900, Paris, France

Source: Library of Congress

Place du Chatelet, Paris, France

Source: Library of Congress

Notre Dame, and St. Michael bridge, Paris, France

Source: Library of Congress

La grande rue (i.e., roue), Paris, France

Source: Library of Congress

Arc de Triomphe, de l’Etoile, Paris, France

Source: Library of Congress

Eiffel Tower and general view of the grounds, Exposition Universelle, 1900, Paris, France

Source: Library of Congress

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