Friday, September 18, 2015

The World's fair, Paris 1900


(Image source here)
Already to begin with, the poster art is incredible


And this was the entryway (source here )



Above is rare footage, courtesy of YouTube, MetalDrake channel
and below is the WONDERFUL documentary series People's Century, (uploaded by Jack black, no copyright infringement intended)
In the first half of the documentary, there is wonderful footage from the world's fair and people who remembered it talk about it (and its magical moving footpaths) the footage is enchanting! the whole of  People's century is brilliant.





(Image source here )


 the Eiffel tower and its lights display (image source here)

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