Globe Céleste

In today's world, Globe Céleste has become a topic of increasing interest to people of all ages and backgrounds. Whether it is a historical event, a famous figure or a natural phenomenon, Globe Céleste has captured the attention and interest of millions of people around the world. In this article, we will further explore the impact and relevance of Globe Céleste, examining its origins, implications and influence on different aspects of everyday life. Through detailed analysis, we hope to shed light on this topic and provide a clearer view of its importance in today's world.

Photo across the Seine of the Globe Céleste beside the Eiffel Tower.
Postcard of Suchard, a Swiss brand of chocolate.

The Globe Céleste was an icon of the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris, similar to the Eiffel Tower.[clarification needed] It was constructed in the shape of a large globe and stood close to the Eiffel Tower. It was in the form of a blue and gold sphere, 45 meters in diameter, on which were painted the constellations and signs of the zodiac. The sphere rested on a base about 18 meters high, made up of four masonry pillars that housed staircases and elevators, giving access to a flower-decked terrace at the top of the globe that was "catered for armchair space-travellers: spectators leaned back in easy chairs while panoramas depicting the solar system were rolled past."[1]

The attraction had been designed by Napoleon de Tédesco and built according to the Matrai system.

On April 29, 1900, the pedestrian bridge to the tourist attraction collapsed near Suffren Avenue, killing 9 people and injuring several others. The accident led the French authorities to an inquiry. The Committee on Reinforced Cement was created by the ministerial decree of December 19, 1900. A later judicial proceeding held the City of Paris responsible, condemning it for carrying out excavations too close to the bridge which led to its collapse.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ Google Books: Maxwell, Anne – Colonial Photography and Exhibitions, 1999, ISBN 0-7185-0229-9 p. 25 below[where?]

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