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The building at 31 rue de Ghent in Lille is a 17th-century civil building, representative of the city's architectural heritage. Ranked a Historic Monument, it is distinguished by its facade and roof on street, protected by ministerial decree of 6 April 1995. These elements, which are included in the additional inventory, illustrate the stylistic characteristics of the urban constructions of this period in Flanders.

The location of the building, in the central district of Lille, reflects the city's growing urbanization in the 17th century, marked by the growth of trade and crafts. At that time Lille, then under Spanish and then French domination, experienced a notable architectural development, with brick and stone facades typical of the region. The building, now privately owned, bears witness to this story through its partial preservation.

Available data indicate average geographic accuracy (level 5/10), with an official address recorded in the Merimée database. Although public access is not mentioned, its heritage protection underscores its historic importance. Sources from Monumentum and internal archives confirm its status but do not provide details of its occupants or its original use.

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