Paris Morgue, 19th-century attraction, Grand Châtelet prison, unidentified corpses, Prefect of Police Lépine, exhibition hall, medical authorities, legal authorities, families of deceased loved ones
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This historical document explores the fascinating story of the Paris Morgue, a 19th-century attraction that drew millions of visitors. Delve into the history of this unusual spectacle and its transformation over time.
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[...] They are installed in the "morgue" and exposed to the public through an opening to allow for possible identification, this unusual spectacle attracting passersby. Ile de la Cité: the morgue, an attraction In 1802, the Grand Châtelet destroyed, the morgue was moved to Quai du Marché-Neuf, then in 1868 behind Notre-Dame Cathedral. The exhibition hall accessible to all exposed the naked bodies on black marble behind a vitrine. If the initial goal was to identify the anonymous, the morgue becomes a tourist destination, where nearly 40,000 Parisians jostle. [...]
[...] When the Morgue was a Parisian Attraction - Cyrielle Didier (2017) - Summary SUMMARY - When the Morgue was a Parisian Attraction In the 19th century, the Paris Morgue was a prized attraction for millions of Parisians and tourists. Origins So public space, today it is reserved for medical or legal authorities or the families of deceased loved ones. Yet it is only a century since Prefect of Police Lépine decided to protect the corpses from the gaze of the world. [...]
