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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The building at 1 rue Molière, in the 1st arrondissement of Marseille, is a building whose facades and roofs are protected as historical monuments. Its official inscription dates from 27 July 1965, highlighting its architectural interest in the Marseille landscape. The building stands out for its central location, at the corner of Rue Molière and Rue Saint-Saëns, in an emblematic district of the city.

The protection of this building is part of a process of preserving Marseille's urban heritage, typical of the operations carried out in France in the mid-20th century. These measures were designed to safeguard the remarkable architectural elements of city centres, often threatened by post-war urban transformations. In Marseille, as in other major cities, this period saw the recognition of many buildings as witnesses to local history and the evolution of architectural styles.

No information is available on the specific history of this building prior to its classification, or on its possible occupants or past functions. The sources consulted (Wikipedia, Monumentum) do not mention details of its construction, its architect or its original use. The protection covers only visible exterior elements, i.e. street façades and corresponding roofs, as specified in the registration order.

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