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The building located at 221-223 Eau-de-Robec Street in Rouen is a monument whose façade was protected by an order of inscription under the Historic Monuments on November 16, 1942. This classification reflects its architectural or historical interest, although the precise details of its construction or original use are not explicitly documented in the available sources. The location in the centre of Rouen suggests a link to urban planning and social history of the city at the beginning of the 20th century.

The photograph associated with this monument is attributed to Henri Heuzé (1851–1927), an archaeologist and photographer whose work helped document the French heritage. The Creative Commons license applied to this image allows its distribution, while stressing the importance of visual preservation of historic buildings. The accuracy of the location, assessed as "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10), indicates that the address provided in the Merimée database probably corresponds to the current location of the building, without major ambiguity.

Rouen, a city marked by a rich medieval and industrial past, experienced significant urban transformations in the 20th century. The buildings of this period often reflect architectural developments and the growing need for housing or commercial space. Although the sources do not specify the initial function of this building, its inscription under the title of Historical Monuments suggests that it embodies features representative of its time, whether aesthetic, technical or social.

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