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La Petite Place, Arras, northern France, c1914-c1918
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La Petite Place, Arras, northern France, c1914-c1918
La Petite Place, Arras, northern France, c1914-c1918. Flemish-Baroque-style townhouses built in the 17th and 18th century, originally made of wood. After the end of World War I, most of the townhouses were severely damaged and had to be heavily restored and were rebuilt in brick. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)
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Media ID 15344148
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Arras Bomb Damage Damage Damaged Destruction Nord Pas De Calais Square
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This print captures the essence of La Petite Place in Arras, northern France during the tumultuous years of 1914 to 1918. The Flemish-Baroque-style townhouses, originally constructed in the 17th and 18th century with wood, stand as a testament to the architectural beauty that once graced this square. However, World War I brought devastation upon this picturesque scene. Most of these historic townhouses suffered severe damage due to bombings and warfare. Yet, amidst the ruins and destruction, hope emerged as they were meticulously restored and rebuilt using brick after the war's end. The monochrome composition adds an air of nostalgia and solemnity to this image from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I. It serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience displayed by both people and architecture during times of conflict. As we gaze upon this print today, it allows us to reflect on not only the physical scars left behind by war but also on how communities can come together to rebuild what was lost. This photograph stands as a powerful symbol of endurance against adversity—a visual representation of history etched into every brick that now adorns these once-wooden townhouses in La Petite Place.
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