Cenis Collection

The Frejus Rail Tunnel also called The Mont Cenis Tunnel, European Alps, from the Italian side in the late 19th
2963171 The Frejus Rail Tunnel also called The Mont Cenis Tunnel, European Alps, from the Italian side in the late 19th century. From Italian Pictures by Rev. Samuel Manning, published c.1890

Germain Sommeiller's (1815-1871) compressed air rock drill used in the Mont Cenis and St Gothard railway tunnels
530610 Germain Sommeiller's (1815-1871) compressed air rock drill used in the Mont Cenis and St Gothard railway tunnels. Sommeiller engineer of Mont Cenis tunnel

La Salle Meets a War Party of Cenis Indians on a Texas Prairie. April 25, 1686, 1847 / 1848
La Salle Meets a War Party of Cenis Indians on a Texas Prairie. April 25, 1686, 1847/1848

Women at attic window, Montmartre, Paris, France
Two young women look out of an attic window on the Rue du Mont-Cenis, Montmartre, Paris. Date: 1908

MONT CENIS TUNNEL The first of the great Alpine tunnels : the Savoy end, shown here, incorporates protection against winter snow as the road descends into Italy Date: 1871

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France, Savoire, View over Lac du Montcenis in Parc Nationale de la Vanoise

Steam Train Used On The Mont-Cenis, France, Railroad During The 1860 s. From L univers Illustre Published In Paris In 1868

Montmartre, Paris, France - Rue du Mont-Cenis and the House of Mimi Pinson (on the right). Mimi Pinson was a " giddy but kind workgirl", popularised in the tale of 1845 by Alfred de Musset

Severino Grattoni
Commendatore SEVERINO GRATTONI Italian engineer, responsible for the Mont Cenis tunnel between Italy and France. Date: 1815 - 1876

Germain Sommeiller
GERMAIN SOMMEILLER French engineer who designed and constructed the Mont-Cenis tunnel between France and Italy. Date: 1815 - 1871

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GERMAIN SOMMEILLER French engineer who designed and constructed the Mont-Cenis tunnel between France and Italy. Date: 1815 - 1871

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Mont Cenis Railway Scenery: Near Oulx, 1871

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Mont Cenis Railway Scenery: Salbertrand, 1871

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Mont Cenis Railway Scenery: the Dora Valley, Near Oulx, 1871

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Opening of the Mont Cenis Tunnel: Illuminations at Turin Representing the Tunnel, 1871

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The Dora Valley, Mont Cenis Railway, 1871

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Agriculture in the Dora Valley, Mont Cenis Railway, 1871

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Opening of the Mont Cenis Tunnel: Mouth of the Tunnel at Bardonneche, Piedmont, 1871

Commendatore Grattoni, Engineer of the Mont Cenis Tunnel, 1871

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North Entrance to the Mont Cenis Tunnel, Modane, 1871

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Opening of the Mont Cenis Tunnel: Country People Waiting to See the Train Pass, 1871

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Opening of the Mont Cenis Tunnel: the First Train, 1871

Opening of the Mont Cenis Tunnel: the Town of Susa, 1871

The Mont Cenis Road and Intended Railway from St. Michel to Susa, with the Railway Tunnel from Modane to Bardonneche, 1869

The New Overland Route to India: Mont Cenis Railway, Fort L esseillon, at Brabans, 1869

The New Overland Route to India: the Railway over the Alps, Summit of Mont Cenis and Lake, 1869

Drilling machine with diamond bit powered by compressed air, invented by the French civil engineer Rudolph Leschot (active 1863) being used to bore the Mont Cenis (Rejus Rail)

Rome par la voie du Mont-Cenis. Poster showing the Roman Forum at dawn. Date ca. 1920

Italy Mont Cenis Pass
At Susa, teams of horses and mules haul carts and carriages through the Alpine pass which links France and Italy

Mt Cenis Tunnel Opens
Workmen cheer as the first locomotive passes through the Mont Cenis railway tunnel beneath the Alps between France and Italy

Berlioz, Montmartre Home
The home of Hector Berlioz in la Rue du Mont-Cenis, Montmartre (Paris)

French Enter Italy
French forces enter Italy via the Mont Cenis pass

French at Mont Cenis
The French expeditionary force enter Italy by the Mont Cenis pass

Montmartre / Berlioz House
Montmartre: Berliozs house, Rue du Mont-Cenis

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"Exploring the Past: A Glimpse into Cenis' Rich History" Step back in time to April 25, 1686, as La Salle encounters a formidable War Party Indians on the vast Texas prairie. This meeting marked a significant moment in history, showcasing the cultural exchange between European explorers and indigenous tribes. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean in Paris, France during the mid-19th century (1847/1848), women peer out from an attic window in Montmartre. Their curious gazes capture a slice of life amidst this vibrant neighborhood's artistic ambiance. Intriguingly, nestled within the picturesque landscape lies the iconic Mont Cenis Tunnel. Constructed by visionaries like Severino Grattoni and Germain Sommeiller, this engineering marvel revolutionized transportation by connecting France and Italy through its majestic mountainous terrain. The Mont-Cenis railroad further propelled progress with steam trains chugging along its tracks during the 1860s. Witnessing these locomotives traverse breathtaking landscapes evokes nostalgia for an era when rail travel was at its peak. Returning to Montmartre's enchanting streetscape, Rue du Mont-Cenis stands as a testament to enduring beauty. Its charming allure has captivated artists throughout history who sought inspiration from its cobblestone paths and quaint buildings. As we delve deeper into historical archives filled with images like EyeUbiquitous_20110024 or photographs taken by Severino Grattoni himself, we unlock glimpses of forgotten moments frozen in time. These visual treasures offer us invaluable insights into our shared past while igniting curiosity about what lies beyond their frames. Whether it be encountering indigenous cultures on distant prairies or witnessing groundbreaking engineering feats beneath towering mountains – each fragment unravels stories that continue to shape our present-day world. Let us cherish these snapshots of history as they remind us of humanity's resilience, creativity, and the enduring spirit of exploration.