1961 Press Photo Cherche-Midi Military Prison Being Torn Down

Prison where Captain Deeyfus awaited trial for Espionage to be pulled down.: The Cherche-Midi Military Prison where Captain Dreyfus awaited his trial for Espionage in 1894 ( atrial which nearly brought about revolution in France) is being pulled down. On its site the first house of sciences of man will be erected. The ford foundation will contribute a vast sum of money for the construction of that house. Photo shows a view of the Cherche-Midi Prison in the course of demolition,

Photo measures 9.5 x 7 inches.

Photo is dated 2-2-1961.



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