Paris Haussmannization and Urban Reform (1853–1870)

1. Boulevard de Strasbourg project formally approved

   Nov 8, 1852Labels: Boulevard de, Gare de

   • Bd Strasbourg

2. Rue de Rennes authorized by imperial decree

   Mar 9, 1853Labels: Rue de, Left Bank

   • Rue de Rennes
   • Rue de Rennes

3. Haussmann appointed Prefect of the Seine

   Jun 23, 1853Labels: Georges-Eug ne, Prefect of

   • Haussmann bio
   • House Divided

4. Boulevard de Sébastopol declared public utility

   Jan 1, 1854Labels: Boulevard de, public utility

   • Bd S bastopol
   • Haussmann renovation

5. Rue de Rivoli extended and completed for 1855 Expo

   Mar 1, 1855Labels: Rue de, 1855 Exposition

   • Haussmann renovation

6. Belgrand appointed Director of Water and Sewers

   Mar 1, 1855Labels: Eug ne, Water and

   • Belgrand
   • Paris sewers

7. Boulevard de Sébastopol named after Crimean War victory

   Sep 1, 1855Labels: Boulevard de, Crimean War

   • Bd S bastopol
   • Bd S bastopol

8. Boulevard de Sébastopol inaugurated

   Jan 1, 1858Labels: Boulevard de, inauguration

   • Bd S bastopol
   • Haussmann renovation

9. Jardin d’Acclimatation concession granted in Bois de Boulogne

   Mar 26, 1858Labels: Jardin d, Bois de

   • Jardin acclimat

10. Paris annexes surrounding communes; city expands

    Jan 1, 1860Labels: Paris annexation, arrondissements

    • Haussmann renovation

11. Théâtre du Châtelet and Théâtre Lyrique inaugurated

    Oct 30, 1862Labels: Th tre

    • Ch telet site
    • Th tre de

12. Avenue de l’Opéra works completed under Second Empire

    Jan 1, 1867Labels: Avenue de, Louvre Op

    • Av de l
    • Napoleon org

13. Parc des Buttes-Chaumont opens for 1867 Exposition

    Apr 1, 1867Labels: Parc des, Alphand

    • Buttes Chaumont
    • Paris Mus es

14. Haussmann dismissed as Prefect of the Seine

    Jan 5, 1870Labels: Haussmann, dismissal

    • Haussmann renovation
    • Haussmann bio