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Haussmannization and the Transformation of Paris (1853–1870)

Haussmannization and the Transformation of Paris (1853–1870)

  1. Haussmann appointed Prefect of the Seine

    Labels: Georges-Eug ne, Prefecture of

  2. Napoleon III outlines Haussmann’s Paris mandate

    Labels: Napoleon III, Georges-Eug ne

  3. Works begin to create Avenue Napoléon (future Opéra)

    Labels: Avenue de, Louvre

  4. Boulevard du Centre opened (later Sébastopol)

    Labels: Boulevard de, central Paris

  5. Rue de Rivoli completed for the 1855 Exposition

    Labels: Rue de, Exposition Universelle

  6. Belgrand appointed to modernize water and sewers

    Labels: Eug ne, Water and

  7. Second, larger boulevard phase approved and launched

    Labels: Boulevard network, Napoleon III

  8. Law expands Paris boundaries (annexation framework)

    Labels: Law of, Annexation framework

  9. Paris annexes surrounding communes; city doubles in size

    Labels: Paris annexation, arrondissements

  10. Construction begins on the Bois de Vincennes park

    Labels: Bois de, park construction

  11. Avenue de l’Opéra project relaunched by decree

    Labels: Avenue de, Op ra

  12. Parc des Buttes-Chaumont created and opened

    Labels: Parc des, Adolphe Alphand

  13. Parc Montsouris inaugurated after early opening

    Labels: Parc Montsouris, parks program

  14. Third phase of renovations approved amid rising opposition

    Labels: Third renovation, political opposition

  15. Haussmann dismissed as Prefect of the Seine

    Labels: Haussmann dismissal, Prefect of