Electrical power station, 1890

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Electrical power station, 1890

Electrical power station. 19th-century artwork of the inside of an electrical power station built for the Halles area of Paris, France. Artwork from the 5th volume (first period of 1890) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree

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1890 1890s Annual Volume Building Columns Dynamo Electric Electrical Electromagnetism Energy Engineer Engineering France French Generating Generator Generators Inspecting Inspection La Science Illustree Louis Figuier Machine Machines Magazine Owner Paris Parisian Popular Science Power Power Generation Power Station Public Turbine Turbine Hall Turbines Visitor Visitors Weekly Worker Workers Dynamos Large Hall Les Halles Owners

EDITORS COMMENTS
This monochrome print takes us back to the year 1890, offering a glimpse into the inner workings of an electrical power station in the Halles area of Paris, France. The artwork, featured in the renowned French popular science weekly La Science Illustree, showcases the remarkable engineering achievements of its time. In this bustling turbine hall, we witness a scene filled with energy and innovation. A group of visitors, including European men and their Parisian hosts, marvel at the immense generators and turbines that generate electric power for public use. Among them is an owner or engineer inspecting these technological wonders with great interest. The image captures both the grandeur and intricacy of this historical power station. Towering columns support massive machines while workers diligently operate dynamos to produce electricity for industrial purposes. This snapshot from history reminds us how far we have come in harnessing electrical energy as a vital resource. As we admire this piece of artistry by Louis Figuier from La Science Illustree's annual volume, it serves as a testament to human ingenuity and progress in the field of electromagnetism during the late 19th century. It also highlights how technology has shaped our lives over time and continues to do so today.

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