Gare De Lest Collection

At Gare De L'Est, Restaurant wrecked by mob, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
At Gare De L'Est, Restaurant wrecked by mob, 1914. Restaurant in Paris, France that was attacked by a mob during the anti-German violence at the beginning of World War I.

Reservists at Gare de L'Est, Paris, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Reservists at Gare de L'Est, Paris, between c1914 and c1915. Reservists and crowd at the Gare de Paris-Est (train station), Paris during the beginning of World War I.

Reservists at Gare de l'Est, Paris, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Reservists at Gare de l'Est, Paris, 1914. Reservists and crowd at the Gare de Paris-Est (train station), Paris during the beginning of World War I.

Paris, reservists departing from Gare de L'Est, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Paris, reservists departing from Gare de L'Est, between c1914 and c1915. Crowd of reservists at the Gare de Paris-Est (train station), Paris during the beginning of World War I.

Le retour a la paix; arrivee a la gare de l'Est de la delegation hongroise presidee... 1919. Creator: Unknown
Le retour a la paix; arrivee a la gare de l'Est de la delegation hongroise presidee par le comte Apponyi, qui devait accueillir les conditions de l'Entente avec une hauteur peu convenable

'A la Gare de L'est; pendant la periode de mobilisation, 1914. Creator: Andre Devambez
'A la Gare de L'est; pendant la periode de mobilisation, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Arrival of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at the Gare de l'Est, August 18, 1855. Creator: Unknown
Arrival of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at the Gare de l'Est, August 18, 1855. Current 10th arrondissement, between 1850 and 1860

Verdunois at the Gare de l Est Station, 1915 / 17. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Verdunois at the Gare de l Est Station, 1915/17

Church of St. Laurent, Paris, illustration from Paris dans sa splendeur
REV326504 Church of St. Laurent, Paris, illustration from Paris dans sa splendeur, published by Henri Charpentier, 1861 (colour litho) by Benoist

Gare de Paris-Est, Paris (colour photo)
3102125 Gare de Paris-Est, Paris (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gare de Paris-Est, Paris)

France Declares General Mobilization on 2nd August 1914
CHT289118 France Declares General Mobilization on 2nd August 1914, cover illustration of Excelsior on Sunday 2nd August 1914 (litho) by French School

The Gare de l Est railway station during the period of mobilization, Paris, France, 1914. Artist: Andre Devambez
The Gare de l Est railway station during the period of mobilization, Paris, France, 1914. Troops preparing to depart for the Western Front as their families bid them farewell

Refugees with their luggage at the Gare de l Est, Paris, August 1940. People who had fled the German invaders preparing to return to their homes after Frances defeat

Refugees studying a train timetable, Gare de l Est, Paris, July 1940. People who had fled the German invaders preparing to return to their homes after Frances defeat

Outside the Gare de l Est, German-occupied Paris, September 1940. As the Germans restricted the use of petrol, handcarts replaced taxis as the means of transporting luggage

Main sewer from the Strasbourg Station to the Seine. Official visit of the Minister of Interior
XIR253240 Main sewer from the Strasbourg Station to the Seine. Official visit of the Minister of Interior, General Charles Marie Esprit Espinasse (1815-59) April 1858 (engraving) (b/w photo)

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"Gare de l'Est: A Hub of History and Humanity" Step into the Gare de l'Est, and you step into a time capsule of significant moments in history. From the Verdunois soldiers departing for war in 1915 to Queen Victoria's arrival in 1855, this railway station has witnessed it all. The Church of St. Laurent stands tall nearby, its grandeur captured beautifully in an illustration from Paris dans sa splendeur. It serves as a reminder that amidst the hustle and bustle of train arrivals and departures, spirituality finds its place. In August 1914, France declared general mobilization at this very station, marking the beginning of World War I. The atmosphere must have been tense as Andre Devambez immortalized it through his artwork depicting the period of mobilization. During times of conflict and occupation, Gare de l'Est became a refuge for those seeking safety. In August 1940, refugees with their luggage sought solace within its walls while studying train timetables to plan their uncertain journeys ahead. Outside the station's doors lay German-occupied Paris in September 1940 - a somber reminder of how war can reshape cities and lives. Yet even during these dark times, humanity prevailed as evidenced by the presence of Red Cross volunteers providing aid to those affected by war. Refugees arriving from suburbs with arms added another layer to Gare de l'Est's complex narrative. As they stepped off trains carrying not only personal belongings but also weapons for resistance against oppression, this station became a symbol of resilience and defiance. And let us not forget Strasbourg Station within Gare de l'Est itself - serving as a gateway connecting Paris with other regions like Alsace-Lorraine. Its significance cannot be understated; it represents unity among diverse communities coming together under one roof. Gare de l'Est is more than just a railway station.