Seeing history in color makes it so much more exciting.
Paris in black and white may win in the nostalgic and dreamy departments. But seeing these rare, full color photos of Paris between 1907 and 1930 is downright eye-opening. These were shot in direct color using the Autochrome process developed by the famous Lumière brothers.
All pics from paris1914.com via curiouseggs.com.
Soldiers hang out at the Exelmans métro stop.
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Hôtel de Ville, city hall of Paris, all dressed up.
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The Grand Palais, an historic exhibition site where Chanel usually has its fashion shows.
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