Posts by
Palais Garnier or Opéra de Paris R...
This slide dates from September 1965 and is labeled ‘Vienna’ (?).
Thankfully, the Internet, along with the phrase across the top of the building “Academie Nationale De Musique” tells us that this is Palais Garnier, or Opéra de Paris, building. The building was built between 1861 and 1875, and designed by Charles Garni [...]
Palace of Versailles – 1962
I apologize for the bad focus on this one, but I thought it was still an interesting enough picture that people would be interested in looking at it. This is the Palace of Versailles outside of Paris France.
The original building was built as a hunting lodge in 1624. In 1630 he made arrangements to increase the size of the chateau. By 1682 [...]
Historic Jamestown – 1977
Historic Jamestown is the location of the first successful English Colony in the United States in what is now the state of Virginia. The town was first settled in 1607 and had a few growing pains. From famine and disease to relations with the natives quickly soured and led to the annexation of the Paspahegh tribe.
The 150 colonists arrived in [...]
Altare della Patria – 1961
The Altare della Patria (Altar of the Fatherland) is also known as Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II (National Monument to Victor Emmanuel II.) In fact, the slide is labeled the later.
It was built to honor Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of united Italy. He was crowned King on March 17, 1861 and held the post until his death on [...]
Recent Comments