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Pavillons Baltard and Cremeries de Paris
 Pavillons Baltardwere imagined by Napoleon III, Empress Eugenie and Victor Baltard 10 were built between 1852 and 1870 2 built in 1936 Cremeries de Paris opened 1870, 1880 and 1928.  Initially the Pavillons des Halles were supposed to look quite differently. A first pavillon built in stone was inaugurated in early 1853. After visiting the Great Exhibition In London and seen the Crystal Palace Napoleon III did not like the building. Having become Emperor in 1952 he uses his power to create a completely new project.   Victor Baltard is asked to work on a new project using glass and steel. The first pavillion was demolished in 1866. more coming soon. |
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