Monument to Léon Serpollet, Steam engine pioneer memorial in Place Saint-Ferdinand, Paris, France
The bronze statue depicts Léon Serpollet standing atop his steam-powered vehicle while pedestrians gather around to observe the technological achievement.
Jean Boucher created this commemorative monument in 1907, marking the significant contributions of Serpollet to steam-powered vehicle development in the early 1900s.
The monument represents French engineering excellence during the industrial period, when Paris emerged as a center for automotive innovation.
Located in the 17th arrondissement, the statue stands in Place Saint-Ferdinand, near the Avenue des Ternes metro station and multiple bus lines.
Serpollet reached a speed record of 120 kilometers per hour in 1902 using his steam car design, demonstrating the potential of this technology.
Location: 17th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1907
Creator: Jean Boucher
GPS coordinates: 48.87800,2.28810
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:43
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