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141R' axle on rail (1979) - Michel Ventrone

  • Historic site and monument
  • Historic patrimony
  • Sculpture
MJC CENTRE, 3 Rue du 8 Mai, 74100 Annemasse
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Description

Michel Ventrone spent many years as a mechanic fitter at the SNCF.
For a photography exhibition entitled "Hommage à la vapeur" in 1979, he proposed the installation of a locomotive axle imported from the United States in 1948.

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Openings

All year 2026 - Open everyday

Location

141R' axle on rail (1979) - Michel Ventrone
MJC CENTRE, 3 Rue du 8 Mai, 74100 Annemasse

Plan interactif : 1 lieux répertoriés.

  • Lieu sans nom

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • In centre of town
  • Town location
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