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The house located in 16 Place du Lieutenant-Aubert in Rouen is a building listed as a Historic Monument since 1958. Its protection specifically concerns the facade on the square and the corresponding roof slope. This building is part of the urban fabric of Rouen, a city marked by a rich medieval and modern history, where civil architecture reflects the social and economic developments of Normandy.

The place du Lieutenant-Aubert, formerly known as Place du Pont-de-Robec, derives its present name from a local resistant, Roger Aubert (1903-1944), lieutenant of firefighters shot by the Germans in 1944. The square, pedestrian and equipped with a central fountain, was already a lively place in the Middle Ages, especially during the Feast of the Cornards, a satirical celebration dedicated to deceived husbands. This historical context underlines the cultural and social importance of the public spaces in Rouen through the centuries.

The registration of the house in 1958 is part of a desire to preserve the architectural heritage of Rouen, a city whose historic centre suffered extensive destruction during the Second World War. Although the sources do not specify the exact date of construction of the building, its style and location suggest integration into medieval or reborn urban planning. The square, today a place of passage and relaxation, thus preserves tangible traces of its past.

The documents available, notably those of Monumentum and the Merimée base, confirm the exact address of the monument (16 place du Lieutenant-Aubert, 76000 Rouen) and its membership in the Seine-Maritime department, in the Normandy region. No additional information is provided on the historic owners, architectural changes or past uses of the building, limiting the knowledge of its history to its current status as a protected monument.

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