Antique early 20th-century postcard showing Place Bresson and the Théâtre Municipal in Algiers, Algeria, during the period of French colonial rule.
The front is captioned:
“499 ALGER. Le Théâtre et la Place Bresson”
The image provides an excellent elevated view of central Algiers, showing the ornate theater, Place Bresson, surrounding buildings, street activity, palms, and the hills rising behind the city.
Place Bresson was an important public square in colonial-era Algiers, situated between the theater and Boulevard de la République. Period descriptions note its prominent location overlooking the sea and harbor.
The subject is well documented in surviving period postcards; the Getty Research Institute collection includes historic postcard views specifically identified as “Algiers, Place Bresson and Theater.”
The divided-back postcard is unused and unposted. There is some handwritten collector/dealer notation on the address side.
Location: Algiers (Alger), Algeria
Subject: Théâtre Municipal and Place Bresson
Card Number: 499
Approximate Date: c. 1910
Era: French Algeria / early 20th century
Postally Used: No
Good antique condition with age-related wear. Unposted, with handwritten collector/dealer notation on the reverse. Light toning and spotting, minor corner rounding and edge wear, and some surface wear consistent with age. Image remains clear with good architectural detail. Please examine both photographs for exact condition.
City: Algiers / Alger
Country: Algeria
Continent: Africa
Era: Divided Back (1907–1915)
Approximate Year: c. 1910
Subject: Place Bresson / Théâtre Municipal
Theme: Cities & Towns, Architecture, Theaters, Street Scenes, Colonial History
Card Number: 499
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Postage Condition: Unposted
Type: Printed Postcard
Language: French
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