This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
When Gay Brussels Became the World's Saddest City
An eyewitness account recalls Brussels under German occupation, detailing flags and celebrations for American ideals, daily life changed by curfews and mourning, and the transformation from a lively city to a somber, restricted place. It covers Belgian resilience, social scenes, and personal anecdotes of civilians, artists, and prominent Brusseleirs amid war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brand Whitlock
Brussels
Fe Deane
Gibson
M. Lemonnier
Washington
Legation
Rue de Treves
Boulevaid
Avenue Louise
Valentine
Peopie
Caras Unique
Belgium
Liege
Offeer
Kommandant
la Fontaine
Rubens An Jordaens
Teniers
Flanders
Bourgogne
Tervurrem
Count van der Toread
Young
London
Youngs II
Vicomterss
Longland
Pass Central
Tolland
Maj. von der Af
Coventry
Aid
Mardi Gras
Bruoksels
Jan
Russe
de Vieese
Retsine
Ace
Hardy
Ant