The Algerian attractions palace, west facade., 1900

The algerian palace of the 1900 paris world fair featured a cluster of buildings which enabled visitor to discover several types of algerian dwellings. It housed a diorama (large painted landscape animated with light and sound effects), a stereorama, and a few restaurants and cafes. There was also a "street of algers" in the center of the building. Date: 1900. Dimensions: 29.5 x 25 cm. Medium: photographic print. Collection: Brown University Library.