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Paris, France - Barriers and grants
Paris, France - Barriers and grants. Date: 1859
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1859 Access Bailey Barriers Carriages Control Grant Grants Guard Guards Limit Limits Office Passengers Bureaux Octroi
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Paris, France - Barriers and Grants (1859): A Glimpse into the Past of Parisian Urban Control This evocative image, captured in 1859, offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of Paris, France, as it depicts the city's octroi barriers and grant offices. Octroi, derived from the French word for 'grant,' refers to a tax levied on goods entering Paris. The barriers and offices were crucial components of the city's urban control system, designed to regulate access and collect taxes on commodities entering Paris. In this photograph, we see a busy scene outside the octroi barriers, with carriages and horses lined up, waiting for clearance. The barriers, manned by guards, are visible in the background, while the grant offices, housed in impressive stone buildings, can be seen in the distance. The presence of these structures marked the city limits, and their significance extended beyond taxation, as they also served as a means of controlling the flow of people and goods into Paris. The octroi system was first established in the 16th century and remained in place until 1860. Its abolition marked a significant step towards the modernization of Paris and the removal of physical barriers that had long hindered the city's growth. Today, remnants of these historic structures can still be found in Paris, serving as a reminder of the city's rich history and its evolving relationship with urban control.
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