Georges Eugene Haussmann Collection

The clock tower, Paris, 1852. Creator: Charles Meryon
The clock tower, Paris, 1852

Rebuilding of Paris, 1870 (b/w photo) (b/w photo)
3434336 Rebuilding of Paris, 1870 (b/w photo) (b/w photo); (add.info.: France. Coll. Part. Geography. France. Rebuilding of Paris: construction of the avenue of the Opera)

Rebuilding of Paris, 1865 (b/w photo) (b/w photo)
3434341 Rebuilding of Paris, 1865 (b/w photo) (b/w photo); (add.info.: France. Coll. Part. Geography. France. Rebuilding of Paris. the avenue of the Opera)

Napoléon III remettant au baron Haussmann le décret d'annexion des communes...(16 février 1859)
Napoleon III remettant au baron Haussmann le decret d'annexion des communes limitrophes (16 fevrier 1859), 1865

Place du Louvre and colonnade, around 1810. Creator: Unknown
Place du Louvre and colonnade, around 1810

Building the avenue de l'Opera, in 1878, 1st and 2nd arrondissements, Paris, 1878. Creator: Unknown
Building the avenue de l'Opera, in 1878, 1st and 2nd arrondissements, Paris, 1878

Portrait of Baron Haussmann (1809-1891), prefect of the Seine, 1867. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Baron Haussmann (1809-1891), prefect of the Seine, 1867

Portrait of Baron Haussmann (1809-1891), prefect of the Seine (1853-1870), c1860. Creator: Henri Lehmann
Portrait of Baron Haussmann (1809-1891), prefect of the Seine (1853-1870), c1860

The French Second Empire, 1852-1870 (colour litho)
5207765 The French Second Empire, 1852-1870 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Second Empire, 1852-1870)

Georges Eugene Haussmann, 1865-66 (litho)
2641041 Georges EugAne Haussmann, 1865-66 (litho) by Noel, Alphonse Leon (1807-1884); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georges EugAne Haussmann)

Paris. - La Place De La Republique. - LL, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Paris. - La Place De La Republique. - LL, c1910. The square took its current shape as part of Baron Hausmanns vast renovation of Paris with a bronze statue of Marianne by the brothers Charles

France, Paris, private house designed by architect M. Maillart in district urbanized by Georges-Eugene Haussmann
France, 19th century. Paris, private house designed by the architect M. Maillart from about 1880. District urbanized by Georges-Eugene Haussmann

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Here is a possible caption: Haussmann, Georges-Eugène (1809-1897), was a French urban planner and engineer who revolutionized city design in the mid-19th century. As Prefect of Paris from 1853 to 1870, Haussmann oversaw the transformation of the City of Light into one of Europe's most modern metropolises. His ambitious plans for boulevards, parks, and public spaces transformed Paris' medieval layout into a grandiose urban landscape that continues to inspire architects and city planners today. With his innovative approach to infrastructure development, Haussmann not only beautified the City of Light but also improved its sanitation, traffic flow, and overall livability. His legacy extends beyond France's capital; cities worldwide have drawn inspiration from his bold vision for modern urban design.