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Origin and history

The building at 8 Place Wilson in Toulouse is a building representative of 19th century civil architecture. This building, whose facades and roofs (including the return to 13 rue Lapeyrouse) were inscribed in the Historical Monuments by decree of 20 August 1974, illustrates the urban development of the city during this period. Its style and location make it a witness to the architectural and social transformations of Toulouse during this century.

The protection of this building is part of a desire to preserve the Toulouse built heritage, marked by significant economic and demographic growth in the nineteenth century. At that time, Toulouse, then in full expansion, saw the proliferation of bourgeois constructions and private hotels, reflecting the enrichment of part of the population. These buildings, often located in central areas such as Wilson Square, served as both residences and social status symbols.

The information available on this building comes mainly from the Merimée base and sources like Monumentum. Although its location is specified (with an official address and approximate GPS coordinates), detailed historical documentation of its construction or occupants remains limited. The Creative Commons license associated with certain photographs, such as Didier Descouens, allows for a wide dissemination of his image, contributing to his heritage reputation.

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