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Steel Architecture Collection

Steel architecture took center stage at the Universal Exhibition of 1889 in Paris, showcasing the industrial revolution's progress and innovation

Background imageSteel Architecture Collection: View of the Central Dome and the Fountain Coutan, Universal Exhibition, Paris

View of the Central Dome and the Fountain Coutan, Universal Exhibition, Paris
XIR217930 View of the Central Dome and the Fountain Coutan, Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1889 (b/w photo) by Giraudon, Adolphe (1849-1929); Paris, France; (add.info.: Central Dome and Fountain)

Background imageSteel Architecture Collection: Machinery Hall, Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1889 (b / w photo)

Machinery Hall, Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1889 (b / w photo)
XIR217925 Machinery Hall, Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1889 (b/w photo) by Giraudon, Adolphe (1849-1929); Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageSteel Architecture Collection: Gallery of the Various Industries, Universal Exhibition, Paris

Gallery of the Various Industries, Universal Exhibition, Paris
CHT213017 Gallery of the Various Industries, Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1889 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSteel Architecture Collection: Portico of Ceramics, Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1889 (b / w photo)

Portico of Ceramics, Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1889 (b / w photo)
XIR217931 Portico of Ceramics, Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1889 (b/w photo) by Giraudon, Adolphe (1849-1929); Paris, France; (add.info.: Portico of the Ceramic, Universal Exhibition; ); French

Background imageSteel Architecture Collection: Detail of the Gallery of the Various Industries, Universal Exhibition, Paris

Detail of the Gallery of the Various Industries, Universal Exhibition, Paris
XIR217924 Detail of the Gallery of the Various Industries, Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1889 (see also 217902) (b/w photo) by Giraudon, Adolphe (1849-1929); Paris

Background imageSteel Architecture Collection: Portico of the Horology Pavilion at the Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1889 (b / w photo)

Portico of the Horology Pavilion at the Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1889 (b / w photo)
XIR217905 Portico of the Horology Pavilion at the Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1889 (b/w photo) by Giraudon, Adolphe (1849-1929); Paris, France; (add.info.: Portique de l Horlogerie)

Background imageSteel Architecture Collection: Portico of the Silversmith Pavilion at the Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1889 (b / w photo)

Portico of the Silversmith Pavilion at the Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1889 (b / w photo)
XIR217904 Portico of the Silversmith Pavilion at the Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1889 (b/w photo) by Giraudon, Adolphe (1849-1929); Paris, France; (add.info.: Portique de l Orfevrerie)

Background imageSteel Architecture Collection: Portico of the Metallurgy Pavilion at the Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1889 (b / w photo)

Portico of the Metallurgy Pavilion at the Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1889 (b / w photo)
XIR217903 Portico of the Metallurgy Pavilion at the Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1889 (b/w photo) by Giraudon, Adolphe (1849-1929); Paris, France; (add.info.: Portique de la Metallurgie)

Background imageSteel Architecture Collection: Gallery of the Various Industries, Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1889 (b / w photo)

Gallery of the Various Industries, Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1889 (b / w photo)
XIR217902 Gallery of the Various Industries, Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1889 (b/w photo) by Giraudon, Adolphe (1849-1929); Paris, France; (add.info.: Galerie des Industries diverses)

Background imageSteel Architecture Collection: View of the Palais des Beaux-arts, Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1889 (b / w photo)

View of the Palais des Beaux-arts, Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1889 (b / w photo)
XIR217901 View of the Palais des Beaux-arts, Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1889 (b/w photo) by Giraudon, Adolphe (1849-1929); Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageSteel Architecture Collection: View of the Central Dome, Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1889 (b / w photo)

View of the Central Dome, Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1889 (b / w photo)
XIR217900 View of the Central Dome, Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1889 (b/w photo) by Giraudon, Adolphe (1849-1929); Paris, France; French, out of copyright


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Steel architecture took center stage at the Universal Exhibition of 1889 in Paris, showcasing the industrial revolution's progress and innovation. Witness the grandeur of the Central Dome and the Fountain Coutan, while Machinery Hall showcases the power of industry. Explore the Porticos of Ceramics, Horology, Silversmith, and Metallurgy Pavilions, revealing the intricacies of various industries. The Gallery of the Various Industries offers a glimpse into the past, with black-and-white photos of these architectural marvels. Lastly, the Palais des Beaux-arts and the Central Dome stand as symbols of the beauty and strength of steel architecture.