Lmst

Paris, France. Rue de la Paix decorated for Theo Roosevelt 1910.

1 photographic print.

The Rue de la Paix is a fashionable shopping street in the centre of Paris. Located in the 2nd arrondissement, it runs north from the Place Vendôme and ends at the Opéra Garnier.

#Paris #Photograph #StreetScene #AmericanInfluence #thCentury #RuedelaPaix #TheoRoosevelt #EarlythCentury #AmericanFlags #Roosevelt #France #Street #American #City #townlife #Commercialstreets #Flags #Lamposts #Theodore #Travel #news #photography
https://www.loc.gov/item/2010645490/

This is a black and white photograph of a street scene, likely from the early 20th century, judging by the style of the clothing and the horse-drawn carriage. The image depicts a bustling urban environment with a long, straight street lined with multi-story buildings on both sides. The architecture of the buildings suggests a European city, possibly Paris, given the style of the facades and the architecture.

On the right side of the street, there are American flags displayed on the buildings, indicating a possible American influence or representation in this area. The street is paved and has a sidewalk where pedestrians are walking. The people in the photograph are dressed in period clothing, with women wearing long dresses and hats, and men in suits and hats. One man is seen holding a small suitcase, possibly indicating travel or commerce.

Street lamps are evenly spaced along the sidewalk, and the street appears to be relatively clean and orderly. In the background, there are more buildings and a few horse-drawn carriages, which were common modes of transportation at the time. The sky is overcast, and the overall atmosphere of the image is calm and reflective of a typical day in a busy city.

Two American flags adorn a plaque full of names of some of those who died in the 9/11 attacks in New York City, USA.In a solemn and poignant display, two tiny resolute American flags stand as sentinels of remembrance over a plaque that bears the weight of a profound history etched in sorrow.

#BuyIntoArt #NewYorkCity #American #USA #911Memorial #NYC #WorldTradeCenter #Remembering911 #AmericanFlags

https://jrtphotography.com/featured/american-flags-at-the-9-11-memorial-nyc-usa-john-twynam.html

Two American flags adorn a plaque full of names of some of those who died in the 9/11 attacks in New York City, USA.In a solemn and poignant display, two tiny resolute American flags stand as sentinels of remembrance over a plaque that bears the weight of a profound history etched in sorrow.

Today the United States celebrates Independence Day as the nation tests the limits of democracy. Will it last another year to celebrate a quarter millennium of the great experiment in democratic self-governance?

#PhotoFriday #democracy #FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #AmericanFlags #StarsAndStripes #USA #FlagPhoto