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The building located at 149 rue Saint-Martin, in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, dates from the 17th century. It is part of the islet Quincampoix Saint-Martin, an architectural complex emblematic of this period. Although its detailed history is not explicitly documented in the available sources, its facade and roof on street were inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of April 12, 1974, highlighting their heritage value.

In the 17th century, the Marais district, where this building is located, was a residence popular with the nobility and the Parisian bourgeoisie. The constructions of this period often reflect the architectural evolution of Paris, marked by the influence of classical styles. The buildings of this period served both as dwellings and as symbols of social status, incorporating neat decorative elements, as evidenced by the protections granted to this building.

The location of the building, close to Quincampoix Street, also evokes a dynamic commercial and artisanal past. This area of Paris was then a crossroads of activities, where houses, workshops and places of commerce were mixed. The partial inscription of the building (facade and roof) suggests that these elements retain architectural features representative of their time, although the sources do not specify stylistic details or any historical owners.

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