Tour St Jacques Collection

La Tour St. Jacques La Boucherie a Paris, ca. 1867. Creator: Charles Soulier
La Tour St. Jacques La Boucherie a Paris, ca. 1867

Panorama taken from Saint-Jacques tower showing Ile de la Cité under construction... c1862-1872. Creator: Unknown
Panorama taken from Saint-Jacques tower showing Ile de la Cite under construction, 4th arrondissement, Paris, between 1862 and 1872

Panorama taken from Tour Saint-Jacques towards Ile de la Cité, 1st and 4th arrondissements... 1867. Creator: Unknown
Panorama taken from Tour Saint-Jacques towards Ile de la Cite, 1st and 4th arrondissements, Paris, 1867

The Saint-Jacques tower, taken over by Versailles troops, c1871. Creator: Gustave Boulanger
The Saint-Jacques tower, taken over by Versailles troops, c1871

Sketch for the Lobau gallery at the Hotel de Ville in Paris: The tambourine, the monuments... 1890
Sketch for the Lobau gallery at the Hotel de Ville in Paris: The tambourine, the monuments of Paris, 1890

Panorama taken from Saint-Jacques tower, 4th arrondissement, Paris, between 1845 and 1864. Creator: Unknown
Panorama taken from Saint-Jacques tower, 4th arrondissement, Paris, between 1845 and 1864

Panorama of Paris, between 1860 and 1862. Creator: Unknown
Panorama of Paris, between 1860 and 1862

Tour St. Jacques and Notre Dame, Paris. Evening, 1848. Creator: Anton Melbye
Tour St. Jacques and Notre Dame, Paris. Evening, 1848

Tour St. Jacques, Paris, France

Tour St. Jacques, Paris, 1860s. Creator: Unknown
Tour St. Jacques, Paris, 1860s. Albumen print

Le Pont-Neuf, les quais, les bains "A la Samaritaine"et la Tour St Jacques
Le Pont-Neuf, les quais, les bains " A la Samaritaine" et la Tour St Jacques, 1847, printed 1965. Floating baths on the River Seine. Gelatin silver print, no

Grand Chatelet et Pont de Bois, 1621-1645 (colour litho)
962815 Grand Chatelet et Pont de Bois, 1621-1645 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand Chatelet et Pont de Bois, 1621-1645)

Grand Chatelet et Pont au Meuniers, 1580 (colour litho)
962814 Grand Chatelet et Pont au Meuniers, 1580 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand Chatelet et Pont au Meuniers, 1580)

Place du Chatelet et Pont au Change, 1876 (colour litho)
962818 Place du Chatelet et Pont au Change, 1876 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Place du Chatelet et Pont au Change, 1876)

The Tour Saint-Jacques, Paris, c1920
The Tour Saint-Jacques (Saint-Jacques Tower), Paris, c1920. From Paris - 48 Vues, a booklet of detachable postcard views. [A Papeghin, Paris, c1920]

The Tour St Jacques, 1915. Artist: Jessie Marion King
The Tour St Jacques, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

Tour Saint-Jacques
La Tour Saint-Jacques or Saint-Jacques Tower in Paris, 1859. It was once part of the church of Saint-Jacques-la-Boucherie, the rest of which was demolished in 1797, and remains as a monument

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The Tour St. Jacques, located in Paris, France, is a magnificent structure that has stood the test of time. Dating back to the 16th century, this iconic tower has witnessed centuries of history unfold before its eyes. One notable depiction of the Tour St. Jacques is captured in Charles Soulier's painting titled "La Tour St. Jacques La Boucherie a Paris" from around 1867. The artwork showcases the tower against a backdrop of bustling streets and market stalls, giving us a glimpse into daily life during that era. Another image from the 1860s shows an unknown artist's perspective of the Tour St. Jacques amidst other famous landmarks like Le Pont-Neuf and les quais. This snapshot offers a panoramic view of Parisian architecture at its finest. Intriguingly, historical lithographs depict various scenes featuring bridges such as Grand Chatelet et Pont de Bois and Grand Chatelet et Pont au Meuniers from different periods in time. These prints transport us back to earlier centuries when these structures were still intact and bustling with activity. Fast forward to more recent times, photographs like "The Tour Saint-Jacques" taken around 1920 showcase this architectural gem standing tall against modern surroundings – a testament to its enduring beauty. Notably, Jessie Marion King's artwork titled "The Tour St Jacques" captures the tower's essence during World War I in 1915. Through her unique artistic style, she portrays both strength and vulnerability amid turbulent times, and is worth mentioning that before its restoration in 1836, the Tower underwent significant changes over time as seen in depictions like "The St Jacques Tower before its degreement. " This image reminds us how preservation efforts have played an essential role in safeguarding our cultural heritage. Today, visitors can admire this historic landmark firsthand by visiting Place du Chatelet where it proudly stands tall for all to see. The Tour St.