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The building in Toulouse, Place Wilson, is an iconic 19th-century building. It illustrates the civil architecture of this period, marked by urban expansion and the Haussmannian transformations that influenced many French cities. Its facades and roofs, protected by a decree of 20 August 1974, bear witness to the styles and materials typical of the period, although precise architectural details are not described in the available sources.

The location of the building, between Place Wilson and Rue Lafayette, places this building in the heart of a central area of Toulouse, then undergoing economic and social change. In the 19th century, the city experienced an industrial and commercial boom, attracting a diverse population and energizing the construction of report buildings. These buildings, often intended for the rising bourgeoisie or the middle classes, played a key role in urban organization, combining residential, craft and sometimes commercial functions.

The listing of the building in the Inventory of Historic Monuments in 1974 underscores its heritage value, although the precise criteria for this protection are not detailed in the sources. This official recognition preserves a material testimony of Toulouse's urban history, in a context where modernization often threatens ancient buildings. The Creative Commons license associated with Didier Descouens' photo also facilitates the dissemination of his image, contributing to his reputation.

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