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World War, 1914-1918

Saint Chapel in Paris

World War I postcard of Saint Chapel in Paris. Erected by Saint Lewis placing in it the Crown of thorns and the True Cross by Peter de Montere 1245 to 1248. From an album of Lorain H. Cunningham, who served in the 129th Field Artillery during World War I and was a friend of Harry S. Truman.

Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris

Front of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, after World War I. Ogival style. Built from 1163 to 1315, restored from 1845 to 1857 by Lassus and in 1879 by Viollet-le-Duc. From an album of Lorain H. Cunningham, who served in the 129th Field Artillery during World War I and was a friend of Harry S. Truman.

Ferris wheel in Paris

Postcard of the ferris wheel in Paris is about 330 feet high and each one of the seats will hold about 32 people. From around the end of World War I. From an album of Lorain H. Cunningham, who served in the 129th Field Artillery during World War I and was a friend of Harry S. Truman.