The facade of the Palais Garnier in Paris, France in 1945

Gift of Charles Szumigala, from the Collection of The National WWII Museum
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The facade of the Palais Garnier or the Paris Opera in Paris, France; sign on facade reads "Academie Nationale de Musique." Three soldiers strolling in front of building, no parking sign in foreground. Probably during a sightseeing trip to Paris, France. 1945.

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The collection consists of over 200 photographs taken during WWII in the MTO and ETO of B-25 Mitchell Bombers, servicemen, and European cities. Some reconnaissance photography is also included. Images feature planes and nose art of the 321st Bomb Group.
Geography: 
Paris
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48.867
Longitude: 
2.333
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials: 
Sightseers--Italy
Opera houses--Italy