Belgium - Brussels; Etablissement Géographique - Nouveau Plan de Bruxelles et des ses Faubourgs. L. Mols-Marchal - 1861-1880

The Nouveau Plan de Bruxelles et des ses Faubourgs by L. Mols-Marchal, produced between 1861 and 1880, offers an insightful cartographic view of Brussels during a time of significant urban development. The mid to late 19th century was a period marked by industrial expansion, the modernization of city infrastructure, and transforming cityscapes in many European capitals. This plan reflects not only the city's layout but also its suburbs (faubourgs), illustrating the growing metropolitan area beyond its historic center. Maps of this type were valuable for city planning, navigation, and understanding the socio-economic expansion of Brussels as it adapted to the needs of a modernizing population. Such historical maps offer collectors and historians a glimpse into the urban evolution and architectural heritage of Belgium’s capital in the 19th century.