VietNamNet Bridge – Recently, the very valuable photos of Vietnam in late 19th century and early 20th century were published on Gallica.bnf.fr, in the surprise of so many people.
These photos are very valuable because they were taken by the
famous photographer Heliog Dujardin and they reflect a comprehensive
view of the Vietnamese society at that time.
The photos
were published in a book in 1903 titled “L’ Indochine” of Louis Salaun.
However, at that time, the photos were not common so they gradually
drifted into oblivion.
After Gallica.bnf.fr posted the photos, the pictures have impressed so many people for its authenticity and history.
Ngo Quyen Street, Hanoi, which is the home to Metropole Hotel, formerly known as Henri Riviere Avenue.
Long Bien Bridge in the 19th century.
Hang Bong Street, Hanoi.
West Lake.
At an embroidring workshop.
Pham Ngu Lao Street, Hanoi, formerly known as Phuoc Dia Street.
Quan Ngua Sports Palace today was the Racecourse in the 19th century.
Dan Nam Giao in Hue City.
Ngo Mon, Hue.
Tomb of Tu Duc King in Hue City.
Tomb of King Minh Mang in Hue City.
The path to King Minh Mang tomb.
Reunification Hall in Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as the Governor’s Palace.
The close-up picture of the Governor’s Palace.
Outside the palace.
Saigon Port.
French soldiers left Vietnam at the Saigon port.
Portrait of senior Mandarin Nguyen Trong Hop of the Nguyen Dynasty.
Hoang Cao Khai, a historian and writer in the Nguyen Dynasty.
T. Van