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Origin and history

The house at 3 rue de la Baleine in Lyon, in the Rhône department, is a monument listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments since June 14, 1937. This official recognition underscores its architectural or historical interest, although the precise details of its construction or its stylistic features are not explicitly mentioned in the available sources. The exact address, confirmed by the Mérimée base, places this building in the 5th arrondissement of Lyon, a district marked by a rich and varied urban heritage.

Houses classified as Historical Monuments in Lyon often bear witness to the architectural evolution of the city, especially between the 19th and 20th centuries. During this period Lyon experienced a significant economic and demographic growth, linked to its central role in the silk and trade industry. The bourgeois houses and buildings of this period reflect this dynamism, with facades sometimes decorated and interiors adapted to urban lifestyles.

Although this specific house is not described in detail, its inscription suggests that it represents a notable example of this Lyon residential heritage.

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