Presbytery construction années 1870 (≈ 1870)
Funded by Dorian-Holtzer Jackson & Cie.
1872
Creation of the parish
Creation of the parish 1872 (≈ 1872)
Donation to the commune by the industrialists.
1988
Conversion to Town Hall
Conversion to Town Hall 1988 (≈ 1988)
Change of vocation of the building.
19 mai 2003
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 19 mai 2003 (≈ 2003)
Official registration by order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The presbytery, in full (case AL 76): inscription by order of 19 May 2003
Key figures
Dorian-Holtzer Jackson & Cie - Industrials and patrons
Finished building church and presbytery.
Auguste Leroux - Architect
Designed presbytery plans and church.
Origin and history
The former Solomon Bridge Presbytery, erected in the 1870s, was financed by Dorian-Holtzer Jackson & Co., manufacturers of fake premises. These industrialists, wishing to establish a parish in the commune, built a church and this presbytery according to the plans of architect Auguste Leroux, before giving it to the municipality. The parish was officially established in 1872, marking the religious and social anchoring of the building in local life.
The building, characterized by its brick walls and granite bellows arranged in alternate seats, features architectural elements inspired by military style, such as mâchicoulis and fake braces. Its long-paned roof, covered with mechanical tiles, and its zinc staircase tower reflect a mixture of utility and ornamentation. These aesthetic choices harmonize with those of the nearby church, creating a visual unit between the two buildings.
In 1988, the presbytery was converted into a town hall, changing its vocation while maintaining its heritage status. Ranked historic monument by decree of 19 May 2003, it today bears witness to the industrial and religious history of Pont-Salomon. Its official protection underlines its importance in the architectural heritage of the Haute-Loire and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
The location of the building at 16 rue de la Mairie and its historic address recorded in the Merimée base confirm its anchoring in the urban fabric of Pont-Salomon. A communal property, it remains a symbol of the generosity of 19th century local entrepreneurs and their role in structuring collective life.
