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Origin and history

The building on 4 rue des Dominicans in Nancy is a hybrid building, combining an 18th-century structure with an iconic Art Nouveau facade. Originally built in the first half of the 18th century, it was originally home to Goudchaux fur store, a renowned local brand. His major transformation took place in 1901, when architect Eugène Vallin, figure of the École de Nancy, raised the building on a level and designed a front of the Art Nouveau movement. This façade, now protected, illustrates the influence of the École de Nancy in the architecture of the Netherlands.

The front of the building, built in 1901 by Eugène Vallin, is distinguished by its organic style and its innovative materials for the period, such as reinforced cement. The tile on the ground floor, provided by the Lyon house Sauthier Thyrion (specialized in earthenware and ceramics), has since disappeared, destroyed in 1975. Despite this loss, the architectural ensemble remains a major testimony of Art Nouveau in Nancy, a style that marked the city at the turn of the 20th century. The building, now occupied by an agency of the Crédit Agricole, was listed as a historical monument by order of 25 February 1994.

The building embodies the duality between tradition and modernity, typical of Nancy at the dawn of the 20th century. Its history reflects the urban evolution of the city, where ancient heritage coexists with artistic innovations brought by the School of Nancy. The protection of its frontage underscores its heritage importance, while recalling the historic commercial role of this site, from Goudchaux furs to current banking services. This monument illustrates Nancy's ability to preserve her identity while adapting to contemporary uses.

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