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Origin and history

The house located at 42 Jules-Ferry Street in Beauvais is a civil building emblematic of the transition between the 15th and 16th centuries. Built probably in the last quarter of the 15th century or at the beginning of the 16th century, it illustrates the wood-pan architecture characteristic of the region. Its original owner was probably a textile manufacturer, Beauvais's major economic activity at that time. The presence of a 16th century farm structure, still visible inside, bears witness to the construction techniques of the period.

The house has been modified over the centuries, with the addition of a building in return from the 17th or 18th century. This type of extension reflects the changing domestic or occupational needs of occupants. The building was partially protected by an inscription under the Historic Monuments in 1996, especially for its corbellation and wood-pan structure, rare and representative elements of the late medieval heritage of Beauvais.

The location of the house, at the corner of Rue Jules-Ferry and Rue de l'Abbé-Dubos, places the building in a historic district of the city. Although the sources do not specify its exact use after the 16th century, its architecture suggests a continuous occupation, possibly linked to local craft or commercial activities. The accuracy of its location is estimated as "a priori satisfactory", indicating a clear identification in the current urban fabric.

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