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The building at 14 Beaulieu Street in Roanne is a three-storey residential building built in the early 20th century. Built in 1905 by architect P. Blein, it combines a classic structure with decorative elements inspired by Art Nouveau, visible in its bowlows, ironwork and pediment sculptures. These artistic details reflect the influence of the Art Nouveau movement, which is then popular in Europe, while maintaining a traditional architectural harmony.

The building was partially protected by a decree of 21 February 1989, which inscribed its facades, roofs, as well as certain interior spaces (hall, stairwell and stained glass) as part of the Historical Monuments. This recognition underscores the heritage value of the building, both for its architecture and for its testimony to the stylistic evolutions of the era. The official address recorded at the Mérimée base is 14 rue Beaulieu, although approximate GPS coordinates are also located near Emile Noirot Street.

Roanne, an industrial town in the Loire region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, experienced an urban boom during this period marked by the construction of bourgeois housing and rental buildings. This type of building, both functional and aesthetic, met the needs of a growing population, while affirming the social status of its owners or tenants. The architect P. Blein, although little documented elsewhere, left here a work representative of the stylistic transitions between the 19th and 20th centuries.

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