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World’s Fair of 1899: Stunning Historical Photos Show the Exposition Universelle

The 1899 World Fair was one of the historic global exhibitions which attracted millions of people from different countries of the world. The fair was also very important for France, it was the celebration of the hundredth anniversary of the French Revolution. There were twenty-two different entrances to the Exposition, around its perimeter. The Exposition was held on the Champ de Mars in Paris, from 6 May to 31 October 1889. The major ceremonial entrance was located at Les Invalides consisting of two tall pylons with colorful ornaments, like giant candelabras.

The main symbol of the Fair was the Eiffel Tower, which served as the entrance arch to the Fair. On the shores of the Seine River, an exhibit on the history of human dwelling was held. The Palais des Beaux-arts and Palais des Arts were also stood next to the Eiffel Tower. The Palais des arts libéraux showcased exhibits on geography, music instruments, medicine, photography, teaching, and many other things. While the Palais des, Beaux-arts housed many Naturalist paintings.

The 1889 Paris World Fair was also financially profitable for the state, because it made a profit of 8,000,000 Francs, and acquired substantial real-estate in the process. Most of the European countries boycotted the Exposition, however, many people and companies from these nations participated in the Fair.

#1 The Eiffel Tower viewed from the Champ du Mars.

The Eiffel Tower viewed from the Champ du Mars.

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#2 Visitors strolling between exhibitions.

Visitors strolling between exhibitions.

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#3 Map of the 1889 World Fair.

Map of the 1889 World Fair.

The top image represents the Champ-de-Mars, from the Trocadéro Palace to the Galerie des machines (next to the École Militaire, which still exists today). The bottom print represents the Esplanade des Invalides, about half a mile from the Champ-de-Mars. This second site of the World Fair housed the Exposition coloniale as well as an agricultural fair.

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#4 The Gallery of Beaux-Arts.

The Gallery of Beaux-Arts.

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#5 The exterior of the Egyptian pavilion.

The exterior of the Egyptian pavilion.

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#6 The Mexican pavilion.

The Mexican pavilion.

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#7 An iron and steel works exhibit.

An iron and steel works exhibit.

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#8 Paris Exposition, view from ground level of the Eiffel tower with Parisians promenading, 1889.

Paris Exposition, view from ground level of the Eiffel tower with Parisians promenading, 1889.

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#9 La Galerie des Machines. 1899.

La Galerie des Machines. 1899.

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#10 The Dome of Beaux-Arts.

The Dome of Beaux-Arts.

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#11 The pavilion of Great Britain.

The pavilion of Great Britain.

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#12 The pavilion of Paraguay.

The pavilion of Paraguay.

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#13 Visitors stroll through north African exhibits.

Visitors stroll through north African exhibits.

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#14 The pavilion of French Pastellists.

The pavilion of French Pastellists.

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#15 The Prefecture of the Seine exhibit, with the Eiffel Tower in the background.

The Prefecture of the Seine exhibit, with the Eiffel Tower in the background.

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#16 Foraging and hunting exhibits.

Foraging and hunting exhibits.

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#17 The Central Dome of the exhibition.

The Central Dome of the exhibition.

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#18 The entrance to the horology exhibition.

The entrance to the horology exhibition.

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#19 The Grand Gallery of the various industries.

The Grand Gallery of the various industries.

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#20 The jewelry exhibition.

The jewelry exhibition.

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#21 The pavilion of goldsmithery.

The pavilion of goldsmithery.

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#22 An exhibition of marble sculptures by Jules Cantini.

An exhibition of marble sculptures by Jules Cantini.

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#23 The entrance to the furniture exhibition.

The entrance to the furniture exhibition.

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#24 The pavilion of Brazil.

The pavilion of Brazil.

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#25 The entrance to the ceramics exhibition.

The entrance to the ceramics exhibition.

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#26 The Grand Gallery of the various industries.

The Grand Gallery of the various industries.

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#27 The gate for an exhibition of woolen fabrics.

The gate for an exhibition of woolen fabrics.

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#28 The palace of India.

The palace of India.

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#29 The Austria-Hungary exhibition.

The Austria-Hungary exhibition.

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#30 The entrance to an exhibition hall.

The entrance to an exhibition hall.

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#31 The entrance to an exhibition of French pastellists.

The entrance to an exhibition of French pastellists.

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#32 The Japanese pavilion.

The Japanese pavilion.

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#33 The interior of a pavilion.

The interior of a pavilion.

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#34 The pavilion of Venezuela.

The pavilion of Venezuela.

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#35 The Grand Gallery of the various industries.

The Grand Gallery of the various industries.

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#36 The pavilion of Chile.

The pavilion of Chile.

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