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Origin and history

The building at 23 rue du Curé-Saint-Etienne in Lille dates from the 1st quarter of the 18th century. This building, typical of the civil architecture of the period, is distinguished by a carved stone sign illustrating Abraham's sacrifice, a rare and artistic detail. The building was partially protected by a decree of 13 March 1944, which specifically inscribed this sign as the Historical Monuments.

The location of the building, in the historic centre of Lille, reflects the increasing urbanization of the city in the early eighteenth century, a period marked by economic and cultural growth under the influence of neighbouring United Provinces. The sculpted signs, like that of this building, served both as a commercial marker and as a decorative element, reflecting the know-how of local artisans. Today, the exact address (21 or 23 rue du Curé-Saint-Étienne) is the subject of documentary details, illustrating the challenges of urban heritage conservation.

Available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, highlight the heritage importance of this sculpted element, without providing details on the precise owners or historical uses of the building. The Creative Commons license associated with the photo of the monument facilitates its dissemination, while the cartographic accuracy, assessed as "passible" (note 5/10), invites further verifications for an exact location.

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