{"product_id":"1914-paris-iron-tower-guard-photography","title":"1914 Paris Iron Tower Guard Photography - Champ de Mars Sentry - Wartime France Military History","description":"Feature Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1914 Paris Iron Tower Guard - WWI Sentry Photo Wall Art. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePREMIUM PHOTO PAPER: Professional luster photo paper with heavyweight construction and semi-gloss finish that minimizes glare while delivering vibrant colors and sharp detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bain News Service's 1914 view captures a sentry standing watch at the base of the great iron tower that rises above the Champ de Mars in Paris. The structure had passed into military hands within weeks of mobilization that August.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn underground radiotelegraphy station had been installed at the site in 1909, and the army closed the landmark to visitors once fighting began. Guards were posted continuously at the entrance to the buried facility, which handled confidential traffic throughout the conflict.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn September 1914 the station intercepted messages revealing that a German cavalry commander had halted his advance, information that helped French command mount the counterattack at the Marne. That wartime service quietly ended earlier talk of dismantling the whole structure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe picture serves as a testament to an unlikely second life as an instrument of military communication and offers a window into a capital city under direct threat. Prized among collectors of French history, it commands a study, office, or den.","brand":"Historic Prints","offers":[{"title":"8x12 Inch","offer_id":48418381758653,"sku":"ENP0524_0812L","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"11x17 Inch","offer_id":48418381791421,"sku":"ENP0524_1117L","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16x24 Inch","offer_id":48418381824189,"sku":"ENP0524_1624L","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/5459\/3725\/files\/1KalrVyPy8n1wYfB2bkbH2cGTBQJa0gAs_w1000.jpg?v=1789102938","url":"https:\/\/historicprints.com\/es\/products\/1914-paris-iron-tower-guard-photography","provider":"Historic Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}