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Boulevards Collection (#3)

Boulevards have long been the vibrant arteries of cities, bustling with life and history

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Paris, France - Les Grands boulevards et ses Jardins

Paris, France - Les Grands boulevards et ses Jardins. Date: circa 1750

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Paris, France - General View along the boulevards

Paris, France - General View along the boulevards. Date: 1865

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Paris, France - A view on the old Exterior Boulevards

Paris, France - A view on the old Exterior Boulevards Date: early 19th century

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Paris Bvd Sebastopol

Paris Bvd Sebastopol
One of the broad boulevards thrusting through the old streets thanks to the plans of baron Haussmann. Date: circa 1850

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Boulevard Montmartre Winter Morning 1897 Oil

Boulevard Montmartre Winter Morning 1897 Oil
Artokoloro

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Source Size = 1882 x 2517

Source Size = 1882 x 2517
The Excitement in France: Paris, on the Boulevards

Background imageBoulevards Collection: The Disturbances in Paris: Cavalry Clearing the Boulevards on the Night of June 10

The Disturbances in Paris: Cavalry Clearing the Boulevards on the Night of June 10, 1869, France

Background imageBoulevards Collection: The Revolution in France: Aspect of the Boulevards, 1851

The Revolution in France: Aspect of the Boulevards, 1851

Background imageBoulevards Collection: The Boulevards of Paris in the 18th Century, France, Engraving 1882

The Boulevards of Paris in the 18th Century, France, Engraving 1882

Background imageBoulevards Collection: The Franco-Prussian War: a Stroll on the Boulevards in Paris before the Capitulation

The Franco-Prussian War: a Stroll on the Boulevards in Paris before the Capitulation, France, 1871

Background imageBoulevards Collection: The General Elections in France, 1889: Boulevards in the Evening, the Vote, the Eve

The General Elections in France, 1889: Boulevards in the Evening, the Vote, the Eve of the Elections, a Political Meeting, the Billstickers Preparing for the Days Work

Background imageBoulevards Collection: View of Paris from Bois de Boulogne, during the Universal Exhibition in 1867 (colour

View of Paris from Bois de Boulogne, during the Universal Exhibition in 1867 (colour
XIR196995 View of Paris from Bois de Boulogne, during the Universal Exhibition in 1867 (colour engraving) by Guesnu, Hilaire (1820-1868); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Map of Paris during the period of the Grands Travaux by Baron Georges Haussmann

Map of Paris during the period of the Grands Travaux by Baron Georges Haussmann
XCF176889 Map of Paris during the period of the Grands Travaux by Baron Georges Haussmann (1809-91) 1864 (coloured engraving) by Guesnu

Background imageBoulevards Collection: [The Boulevards of Paris]

[The Boulevards of Paris]; William Henry Fox Talbot, British, 1800 - 1877; Paris, France, Europe; May 1843; Salted paper print; Image: 16.4 x 21.4 cm (6 7/16 x 8 7/16 in.)

Background imageBoulevards Collection: The Revolution In France: Aspect Of The Boulevards

The Revolution In France: Aspect Of The Boulevards, 1851

Background imageBoulevards Collection: The Boulevards Of Paris In The 18th Century

The Boulevards Of Paris In The 18th Century, France, Engraving 1882

Background imageBoulevards Collection: The Franco-Prussian War: a Stroll on the Boulevards in Paris before the Capitulation

The Franco-Prussian War: a Stroll on the Boulevards in Paris before the Capitulation, France, 1871

Background imageBoulevards Collection: View of the Boulevard des Italiens. Paris

View of the Boulevard des Italiens. Paris. C. 1910

Background imageBoulevards Collection: The boulevards, Cannes, Riviera

The boulevards, Cannes, Riviera. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Dreyfus Guilty Verdict

Dreyfus Guilty Verdict
Dreyfus is found guilty by the Rennes court-martial, and sentenced to ten years imprisonment : newspapers sell like hot cakes on the boulevards. Date: September 1899

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Paris Porte St Martin

Paris Porte St Martin
Traffic was as heavy on Les Grands Boulevards in 1904 as it is a century later : the Porte Saint-Martin marks the boundary of the old city. Date: circa 1904

Background imageBoulevards Collection: The Bois de Boulogne and the Grande Armee

The Bois de Boulogne and the Grande Armee
The Avenues of The Bois de Boulogne and the Grande Armee, Paris, France

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Paris Boulevards

Paris Boulevards
The Porte Saint-Denis

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Blackburn Boulevards

Blackburn Boulevards
The Boulevards, Blackburn in winter

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Coup: Streets Cleared

Coup: Streets Cleared
The boulevards after they have been cleared of insurgents by troops supporting Napoleon

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Paris Lamplighter

Paris Lamplighter
A Paris lamplighter cleans the glass of a candelabra on the boulevards

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Beer-Drinking Contest

Beer-Drinking Contest
A brasserie on the Paris boulevards offers a prize to whoever can most rapidly drink a litre of beer through a straw

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Bois De Boulogne / Pcard

Bois De Boulogne / Pcard
View up the Avenue du Bois de Boulogne

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Paris News Kiosk (Mars)

Paris News Kiosk (Mars)
A news kiosk on the Paris boulevards

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Paris / Boulevard Italiens

Paris / Boulevard Italiens
Boulevard des Italiens, looking east, by night

Background imageBoulevards Collection: During Siege of Paris

During Siege of Paris
French troops in the besieged city erect their barracks on the boulevards where they are the object of popular interest from women and dogs alike

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Social / France / Paris

Social / France / Paris
Busy scene on one of Paris Grand Boulevards




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Boulevards have long been the vibrant arteries of cities, bustling with life and history. From Algiers, Algeria's waterfront boulevards to Paris' iconic Boulevard des Italiens, these grand avenues hold stories that span centuries. In Algiers, Algeria, the waterfront boulevards offer a picturesque view of the Mediterranean Sea. As you stroll along their promenades, you can feel the rich cultural heritage that permeates every corner of this North African city. Paris, France is renowned for its elegant streets and none more so than Boulevard des Italiens. This famous thoroughfare has witnessed countless moments in history and continues to be a hub of activity today. Whether it's enjoying a leisurely café au lait or exploring the chic boutiques that line its sidewalks, there is always something captivating happening on this iconic street. The exterior boulevards of Paris are equally enchanting. Camille Pissarro captured their beauty in his painting "The outer boulevards, Snow" in 1879. The snow-covered streets evoke a serene atmosphere amidst the hustle and bustle of city life. Speaking of traffic and people in Parisian streets, Boulevard des Capucines comes to mind. A historic photograph from 1869 showcases the lively scene outside Theatre du Vaudeville - later home to Paramount Opera films and Gaumont Opera. This digitally restored reproduction transports us back to an era when entertainment was at its peak on these very streets. Paris Provisioned engraving depicts another facet of life on these beloved boulevards - commerce. The image showcases vendors selling their wares as shoppers go about their daily routines; a snapshot into everyday life during times gone by. But not all moments captured on they can joyous ones. In St Petersburg during April 1912, demonstrators took to the streets protesting against the Lena massacre in Siberia – an impactful black-and-white photo that serves as a reminder of the power of collective action.