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ParisExposition Universelle de 1867 (World's Fair of 1867)
The Exposition Universelle de 1867 - world's fair of 1867 took place in Paris from April 1st to November 3rd, 1867. This was the first world's fair to be located on the Champs de Mars (now home to the Eiffel Tower) and the second in Paris.
The centerpiece of the Exposition was an oval palais that took up most of the Champs de Mars. The palais measured 490x380 meters (1,600x1250 feet) and was built in just two years by 26,000 workers. There was also a Galerie des machines built by a young Gustave Eiffel.
In total, there were over 52,000 exhibitors from 32 countries with 6.8 million visitors. Both the French and British sectors had towers (see drawings and photos below) on the Champs de Mars, almost on the exact location where the Eiffel Tower would be built 22 years later.
Offical 'bird's eye view' of the Exposition Universelle de 1867 and the oval palais.
Photos of the Exposition Universelle de 1867.
Drawing of the English section. Notice the same tower as in the photo above.
Drawing of the French section. As with the English section the tower can be seen in the photo above.
Drawing of the 'English Tower'.
Horticulture garden.
Galerie des Machines built by Gustave Eiffel.
20F 'ascension captive' ballon rides during the fair.
Art in the Italian section.
Inside the English section.
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