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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The building located at 1 rue de la Taillerie in Arras is a historic monument whose protection is specific to the facade. Ranked by ministerial decree on February 15, 1921, it illustrates the attention paid to the heritage built in the first half of the twentieth century, a period marked by a desire to preserve the remarkable architectural elements after the destructions of the First World War.

Arras, the city of Pas-de-Calais in the Hauts-de-France region, has had a rich urban history, particularly linked to its commercial and artisanal role since the Middle Ages. The buildings of that time, often built of stone or brick, reflected the prosperity of merchants and corporations. Although little precise information is available on this building, its ranking suggests a recognized heritage value, probably linked to stylistic or historical features specific to the region.

The location of the building in a street with the evocative name (Tairy, which may refer to stone-cutting or textile activities), could indicate a link with the city's traditional trades. In modern times, Arras was a dynamic centre where residential and commercial buildings blended, serving both as a dwelling, workshop or exchange place. This type of building thus participated in the daily and economic life of the city.

Today, the lack of details about its current use (visit, rental, etc.) and the poor accuracy of its location in databases limit the knowledge of its state or contemporary vocation. However, its status as a listed monument makes it a silent but protected witness to the architectural history of the Arrage.

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