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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The building located at Place des Héros in Arras, in the department of Pas-de-Calais, is a historical monument whose protection specifically concerns the facade. Ranked by ministerial decree on 18 November 1919, it illustrates the attention given to the architectural heritage after the First World War, during which time the region, heavily affected by the conflicts, saw many buildings damaged or destroyed. The precise location, 72 Heroes Square, corresponds to a central sector of the city, marked by its urban history and successive reconstructions.

Arras, the emblematic city of the Hauts-de-France, had a turbulent history, especially during the First World War, where it was a major strategic issue. The buildings of this era, like this one, often reflect pre-war architectural styles or post-war reconstructions. Their preservation makes it possible to understand the urban evolution and aesthetic choices of the reconstruction periods.

The classified façade, a distinctive feature of this building, emphasizes its heritage importance in a context where the memory of conflicts and the valorisation of the old building play a key role in the local identity.

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