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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house located at 35 rue de Ghent in Lille is a monument listed in the inventory of Historical Monuments. Its inscription, dated February 12, 1927, specifically concerns its street façade, highlighting its architectural or historical interest in the city. The exact address, confirmed by the Mérimée bases and GPS coordinates, places this building in the urban heart of Lille, an area marked by a dense and varied heritage.

The information available on this monument remains limited, but its ranking reflects its importance in the Lille landscape. At the time of its construction, probably between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Lille was a city in full industrial and urban expansion. The bourgeois houses or buildings of this period often reflected eclectic architectural influences, mixing Flemish, Haussmannian or Art Nouveau styles.

This type of building was involved in the structuring of neighbourhoods and the visual identity of the city, while sheltering wealthy families or commercial activities.

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