The United States district in Lyon (Rhone). Construction 1919-1934; architect Tony Garnier (1869-1948). Thanks to Edouard Herriot; mayor of Lyon since 1905; Tony Garnier; a Lyon architect; conceived the United States district as a miniature city; following the great socialist utopias of the 19th century. It is based on the principle of the gardens that were carried out at the same time in Europe and the United States. Renovation of the district took place from 1993 to 1998. Photography 1993.