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Paris Fete Day Impressions From a 1887 Visitor
A Chicago era writer recounts a Paris National Fete Day in 1887, detailing Long Champs military review, river Seine crowds, and Place de la Concorde illumination. He notes Boulangist sentiment, Parisian dancing in streets, and overall festive order amid vast crowds, with reflections on French culture and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
General Boulanger
Military Review
Lemechampe
la Plate de la Concorde
Slathans
Oliver
McAll Mission
London
Uhey
Chad
Germany
Boulanger
M. Grovy
la Republic
St. Lazarre Station
la Belle France
Long Champs
Baik de’ Hologne
St. Cloud
Seine
Boston
New York
Windsor Caste
England
Iso
Great Bretein
Eurprese OF the
Grevy
Pearcy
Ties Boulanier
la Republique
Koulanger
St. Lazare Station
Tomilovard de
Place de la Republique
de la
de la Convorde
Place de la Convorde
Luxor
Upper
Egypt
Strasbourg
Hell
Place de la Concorde
New World
Wichita
Douglas Avenue
Rue de Kivoli
Corps Isis Jatif
Corps Legislaif
Eglise de la Madelins
Mayflower Congregational Church
Fairmen Avenue
Betehe
Samme
Gonpu
Phillippe
Fangus Park
Kuoen
Napoleon III
Micans
Pont de la Concorde Anil
Battevarde
Parikate
Murabile
Ome Tan
Dancy
Emi
Miner de Opera
Rouen