Hoteldeville Damage

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Hoteldeville Damage

The facade of the Hotel de Ville, Paris, bears the scars of three days of bitter street fighting. Date: 23-26 July 1830

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1830 Bitter Damage Days Facade Revolution Scars Ville

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This evocative image captures the aftermath of the three-day revolution that took place in Paris, France, in July 1830. The Hotel de Ville, a historic building and the seat of municipal government, stands as a testament to the bitter street fighting that transpired between the citizens of Paris and the Monarchy. The facade of the Hotel de Ville is marred by the scars of the revolution, with broken windows, damaged stonework, and graffiti etched onto its once grand exterior. The events of July 1830 were sparked by widespread discontent with the monarchy, particularly the unpopular King Charles X. The people of Paris took to the streets in protest, clashing with the royal forces in a series of violent confrontations that lasted from July 23rd to July 26th. The Hotel de Ville became a focal point of the revolution, with barricades erected in its vicinity and fierce fighting taking place in the surrounding streets. The building itself was not spared from the destruction, with windows shattered and walls pockmarked by bullets and other projectiles. This photograph, taken in the aftermath of the revolution, offers a poignant reminder of the events that transpired in Paris in July 1830. The scars on the facade of the Hotel de Ville serve as a reminder of the bitter street fighting that took place, and the profound impact that the revolution had on the city and its people.

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