Building en Meurthe-et-Moselle

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Origin and history

The building at 11 Montesquieu Street in Nancy is a monument listed in the Historical Monuments Inventory. Its most notable element is its entrance door, composed of a carpentry vantail and a wrought iron imposte. This architectural peculiarity led to its registration by ministerial decree on 27 February 1946, stressing its heritage interest despite the lack of details about its construction or architect.

The location of this building, in the department of Meurthe-et-Moselle in the Grand Est region (former Lorraine), reflects the urban planning of the early 20th century. The buildings of that time, often integrated into the dense urban fabric, served both as bourgeois dwellings and as symbols of local craftsmanship, as evidenced by the details of ironwork. Their preservation today contributes to the enhancement of the architectural heritage of Lorraine, marked by both classical and Art Nouveau influences.

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