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1890s Brussels: Incredible Color Photos Show Landmarks, Streets And Everyday Life In Vibrant Color

In 1830, the Belgian revolution began in Brussels, when the people protested against King William of the Netherlands to gain independence. The rebellion was started after a performance of Auber’s opera La Muette de Portici at the Royal Theatre of La Monnaie. King Leopold I became the first King of Belgium in 1931, and Brussels became the capital and seat of government of the new nation. After the independence, Brussels became the industrial and financial center, the Free University of Brussels was established. The first passenger railway built outside England linked the municipality of Molenbeek with Mechelen. The population grew from about 80,000 to more than 625,000. These spectacular color photographs capture infrastructure, landmarks, streets, and everyday life of Brussels in the late 19th century. Vote your favorites, and don’t forget to share. Also check, 1890s Belgium.

#1 Chamber of Representatives, Brussels, 1890s

Chamber of Representatives, Brussels, 1890s

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#2 Congress Column, Brussels, 1890s

Congress Column, Brussels, 1890s

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#3 Statue of Counts Egmont and Hoorn, Brussels, 1890s

Statue of Counts Egmont and Hoorn, Brussels, 1890s

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#4 Palace of the Nation, Brussels, 1890s

Palace of the Nation, Brussels, 1890s

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#5 Place Royale, Brussels, 1890s

Place Royale, Brussels, 1890s

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#6 The Royal Palace, Brussels, 1890s

The Royal Palace, Brussels, 1890s

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#7 Royal Theatre, Brussels, 1890s

Royal Theatre, Brussels, 1890s

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#8 Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert, Brussels, 1890s

Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert, Brussels, 1890s

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#9 Hall door, Brussels, 1890s

Hall door, Brussels, 1890s

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#10 Brouckere Place and Fontaine Anspach, Brussels, 1890s

Brouckere Place and Fontaine Anspach, Brussels, 1890s

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#11 Manneken Pis, Brussels, 1890s

Manneken Pis, Brussels, 1890s

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#12 Milk Sellers, Brussels, 1890s

Milk Sellers, Brussels, 1890s

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#13 Laitiere, Brussels, 1890s

Laitiere, Brussels, 1890s

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#14 Boulevard Anspach, Brussels, 1890s

Boulevard Anspach, Brussels, 1890s

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#15 Palace of Justice, Brussels, 1890s

Palace of Justice, Brussels, 1890s

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#16 House of Corporations, Brussels, 1890s

House of Corporations, Brussels, 1890s

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#17 The stock market, Brussels, 1890s

The stock market, Brussels, 1890s

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#18 Grand Place, Brussels, 1890s

Grand Place, Brussels, 1890s

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#19 rande Place, the old houses, Brussels, 1890s

rande Place, the old houses, Brussels, 1890s

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#20 Milk Sellers, Brussels, 1890s

Milk Sellers, Brussels, 1890s

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#21 Milk Sellers, Brussels, 1890s

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#22 Milk Sellers, Brussels, 1890s

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#23 Milk Sellers, Brussels, 1890s

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#24 King’s House, Brussels, 1890s

King's House, Brussels, 1890s

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#25 City Hall, Brussels, 1890s

City Hall, Brussels, 1890s

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#26 North Passage Boulevard, Brussels, 1890s

North Passage Boulevard, Brussels, 1890s

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#27 St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels, 1890s

St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels, 1890s

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#28 The houses of the Grand Place, Brussels, 1890s

The houses of the Grand Place, Brussels, 1890s

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#29 Hall door, Brussels, 1890s

Hall door, Brussels, 1890s

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#30 Congress column, Brussels, 1890s

Congress column, Brussels, 1890s

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#31 Place de Brouckère and Monument Anspach, Brussels, 1890s

Place de Brouckère and Monument Anspach, Brussels, 1890s

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