Ballon de cuivre. Ateliers de construction, impasse du Maine

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Ballon de cuivre. Ateliers de construction, impasse du Maine

Ballon de cuivre. Ateliers de construction, impasse du Maine, no. 10, pres le chemin de fer de la rive gauche. Tous les jours de 9 heures a 6 heures... Admission ticket to an exhibition of a copper balloon in Paris in the late 1850s. Date ca. 1858

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Step right up and experience the marvel of human innovation! Witness the magnificent Ballon de Cuivre, or Copper Balloon, at the Ateliers de Construction in Paris's impasse du Maine. This extraordinary image captures the excitement of a bygone era, as visitors eagerly queue up to purchase admission tickets for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to step aboard this engineering masterpiece. Located near the left bank's railway, the Ateliers de Construction were at the forefront of aeronautical innovation in the late 1850s. Every day from 9 am to 6 pm, visitors could marvel at the intricacies of this copper beauty, which was renowned for its impressive size and durability. The Ballon de Cuivre, presided over by the renowned Tissandier brothers, was a testament to the ingenuity and determination of its creators. The copper balloon, with its elegant design and robust construction, represented the pinnacle of aeronautical achievement during this era. As the crowd gathers, anticipation builds, and the first visitors of the day prepare to embark on their ascent, one can't help but be transported back in time. The Copper Balloon's allure continues to captivate us, as a reminder of the boundless curiosity and passion for discovery that drives humanity forward. This photograph, taken around 1858, offers a rare glimpse into the past, allowing us to relive the wonder and excitement of an age when the skies were still a frontier waiting to be explored.

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