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The building located at 61-63 rue Réaumur, in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, is a remarkable testimony of the experimental architectures related to the industrial and commercial programs of the late 19th and early 20th century. Its intersection with Rue Saint-Denis has an imposing facade, conceived between 1897 and 1910, which is distinguished by its stylistic eclecticism and an original decoration focused on the theme of Time. This achievement, both monumental and enigmatic, illustrates the creative audacity of the time in a neighborhood in the midst of economic change.

The protection of this building, which took place by order of 2 October 2015, specifically concerns its facades, roofs, as well as its staircase and cage, including the floors, woodwork and ironwork of the elevator. These elements, delimited by an annexed plan, underline the heritage value of a building where artistic influences and technical innovations combine. Architects Edouard Singery and Philippe Jouannin, associated with this project, have marked the Parisian urban history with this hybrid work, reflecting the social and economic dynamics of an expanding capital.

The location of the building, at the precise address of 61-63 Rue Réaumur, makes it a landmark in the landscape of the 2nd arrondissement, known for its industrial and commercial heritage. Although the sources mention a geographical precision considered "passable" (note of 5/10), its inscription in the title of Historical Monuments in 2015 confirms its importance in Parisian architectural history. The photographs available, such as Tangopaso's Creative Commons license, document this iconic facade, now protected for future generations.

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