Location of Paris Diorama and "Shoeshine Man" Corner (Place de la République)
1) Location of Diorama and Daguerre Studio; 2) 1839 image of Boulevard Du Temple, taken from Daguerre's studio, showing shoeshine man on corner; 3) Approximate location of corner of original Boulevard du Temple where shoeshine man stood
1) Plaque marking spot of Paris Diorama and Daguerre's studio.
English Translation:
HERE STOOD FROM 1822 TO 1839 THE DAGUERRE DIORAMA AND THE LABORATORY WHERE HE PERFECTED THE INVENTION OF JOSEPH NICÉPHORE NIÉPCE TO DISCOVER THE DAGUERRÉOTYPE.
Google Maps
1830s Map Showing Diorama Location
Daguerre's 1839 Image of Boulevard du Temple Showing Shoeshine Man on Corner
Marlowe Weisman's 2022 photo taken from approximate spot of Shoesine Man, looking south down Boulevard du Temple.