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Origin and history

The building located at 16 rue Saint-Nicolas in Rouen is a monument listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments. Its inscription, dated March 5, 1962, specifically concerns its street façade and roof, architectural elements considered remarkable. No additional information on its history, architect or construction is available from the sources consulted.

Rouen, the major city of Normandy, experienced intense urbanization in the 19th and 20th centuries, marked by the construction of Haussmannian or eclectic buildings. These buildings often reflected the economic prosperity of the region, linked to river trade and the textile industry. The facades, like that of this building, were designed to display a certain prestige, while integrating into the city's historic urban fabric, already rich in medieval buildings and renaissance.

This type of heritage illustrates the architectural evolution of Rouen between tradition and modernity.

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