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June 12, 1897
The Bottineau Courant
Bottineau, Bottineau County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
Tourist visits to Paris sewers use boats in the largest conduits under Boulevard Sebastopol des Malherbes and Rue de Rivoli, or trolley cars elsewhere, with details on dimensions and preferences.
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Trolley Cars in Sewers.
The largest sewer through which a visitor travels in Paris is that under the Boulevard Sebastopol des Malherbes. The next largest is beneath the Rue de Rivoli. The first is 18 feet 4 1/2 inches wide and 10 feet high. The conduit is 31 1/2 feet deep and 9 feet 10 inches wide. In these large sewers boats are used. The others employ trolley cars. Twenty persons are allowed to ride in one car. These cars travel in trains of five each. The average speed is 4 1/2 miles an hour. When boats are used the same number are attached one to another. Most persons prefer the latter, as there is no jar.
The largest sewer through which a visitor travels in Paris is that under the Boulevard Sebastopol des Malherbes. The next largest is beneath the Rue de Rivoli. The first is 18 feet 4 1/2 inches wide and 10 feet high. The conduit is 31 1/2 feet deep and 9 feet 10 inches wide. In these large sewers boats are used. The others employ trolley cars. Twenty persons are allowed to ride in one car. These cars travel in trains of five each. The average speed is 4 1/2 miles an hour. When boats are used the same number are attached one to another. Most persons prefer the latter, as there is no jar.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
What keywords are associated?
Paris Sewers
Trolley Cars
Sewer Boats
Tourist Transport
Where did it happen?
Paris, Under Boulevard Sebastopol Des Malherbes And Rue De Rivoli
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Paris, Under Boulevard Sebastopol Des Malherbes And Rue De Rivoli
Story Details
The largest sewer in Paris under Boulevard Sebastopol des Malherbes is 18 feet 4 1/2 inches wide and 10 feet high, 31 1/2 feet deep. The one under Rue de Rivoli is 9 feet 10 inches wide. Boats are used in large sewers; trolley cars in others, carrying 20 persons per car in trains of five at 4 1/2 mph. Most prefer boats to avoid jarring.