Photo collection
The iconographic collection contains 13,000 images, notably including 3000 photos and 7500 illustrations on the history of public works.
The photograph collection comes from various origins, including universal exhibitions. It is a rich resource for the history of public works in France, but also in other countries such as Poland (Vistula bridge in Warsaw), Russia (Alexander Bridge on the Volga) or indeed Spain and the United States.
The photos also reflect the work of student engineers, produced in a photographic workshop installed early on in the School premises.
Images: two forms of access
• the Micromusée image bank : photographs, drawings, maps and medals Openly accessible by appointment, from a dedicated terminal in the Lesage Library
Contact:fondsancien@enpc.fr
• Gallica : online access to the École nationale des ponts et chaussées old photograph albums