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The building at 9 rue in Fiens in Lille is a building representative of 18th century civil architecture. Ranked a Historic Monument, it is distinguished by its facades and roofs on the street, as well as by its internal staircase and ramp, protected by decree of 30 June 1987. These elements illustrate the artisanal know-how and aesthetic codes of the period, typical of bourgeois dwellings in the region.

The location of the building, in the department of Nord (Hautes-de-France), is part of an urban context that is expanding in the 18th century. Lille, then a fortified and dynamic city, saw the development of a residential architecture reflecting the economic prosperity of its inhabitants. The facades and stairs, often decorated, symbolize the social status of the owners and the influence of classical styles in construction.

The 1987 Protection Order emphasizes the heritage value of this building, whose architectural features (roofs, stair ramp) are considered remarkable. Although the sources do not specify its original use, this type of building was generally intended for a merchant or aristocratic bourgeoisie, playing a central role in the social and economic life of the city.

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