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The building, located at the corner of the island between Place Wilson and Rue Lafayette in Toulouse, is part of a coherent architectural ensemble designed in the 19th century. It is distinguished by its neoclassical facade, rhythmic by three spans on each street. The arches and rectangular openings of the ground floor and the entresol alternate with windows topped with cornices and false baluster railings on the floors. A dattic headband crown elevation, highlighting its sober and elegant style.

Built between 1824 and 1834 under the direction of the municipal architect Jacques-Pascal Virebent, this building is part of an extensive urban planning project designed to modernize Toulouse. It belongs to a set of 27 buildings bordering Wilson Square and the alleys of President Roosevelt, symbolizing the city's ambition to beautify during this period. The facades and roofs, including the return to Lafayette Street, were protected by a registration order in 1974.

The building illustrates the influence of neoclassicism in the 19th century Toulouse architecture, marked by clean lines and proportional harmony. Its side pedestrian door, located on Rue Lafayette, and its integration into a structured island reflect rigorous urban planning. The monument thus bears witness to the transition between Toulouse's medieval heritage and its opening to a modern aesthetic, characteristic of the urban transformations of the period.

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