Lanterns of the Peter and Paul Fortress. Part 2

There are a lot of lanterns of this type installed in the Peter and Paul Fortress; they are installed along all the main streets. These lamps were installed during the reconstruction of outdoor lighting in 2002 - 2003, but they hardly differ from those lamps that used to be here at the end of the 20th century.

I decided to look for old photographs and check how much they look like the lanterns that lit the Peter and Paul Fortress even earlier, in the 19th century. The task was not entirely simple. As it turned out, almost all the photographers shot the Peter and Paul Cathedral, but did not pay attention to the items of urban life. Fortunately, the lights of this type fell on several reportage photos.

The first photo was taken in 1896. It depicts Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna after their return from Moscow after coronation celebrations.

The second photo was taken in 1902. It depicts a visit to the Peter and Paul Cathedral by Emperor Nicholas II and French President Loubet.

In both photographs the lanterns do not occupy a central place in the composition, but are quite well distinguishable. By the way, in the second photo, the Mint of St. Petersburg, which I mentioned in the previous post, got into the frame.

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Photos:

1. Camera Pentax K-r, lens Zenitar-K MC 16mm f/2.8 Fish-Eye
2. Camera Pentax K-r, lens Zenitar-K MC 16mm f/2.8 Fish-Eye
3. Unknown photographer, 1896. Public domain
4. Unknown photographer, 1902. Public domain
5. Camera Pentax K-r, lens Zenitar-K MC 16mm f/2.8 Fish-Eye