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The Old Abattoirs of Villette

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Villette then

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Villette now

Before Derrida and Tschumi conceptualized the new Parc de la Villette, this area in the 19th arrondisement of Paris used to house abattoirs (slaughterhouses). It’s always to fascinating to see how a city changes over time.

Follow these links for more pics of the old abattoirs and newer pics of the same area.

Photos: paris1900.lartnouveau.com

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