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Origin and history

The building located at 57 boulevard Richard-Lenoir in the 11th arrondissement of Paris is a building whose oldest parts date back to the 18th century, with significant additions in the 19th century. It is distinguished by its facades and roofs, as well as by two entrance pavilions and a circular staircase topped by a glass window, elements protected by a registration order in 1984. These architectural features reflect stylistic evolutions between the two centuries, often mixing classicism and later ornaments.

The location of the building, at the exact address of 57 Richard-Lenoir Boulevard, is confirmed by the Merimée base, although GPS coordinates suggest a close approximation (10 Green Alley). The accuracy of this location is considered "passable" (note 5/10), which may indicate minor uncertainties about its exact location in the records. Owned by a private company, its access to the public (visits, rentals) is not documented, limiting the information available on its contemporary use.

The legal protections applied in 1984 specifically concern the external elements (facades, roofs) and interiors (scaling and glass), highlighting their heritage value. These measures are part of an approach to preserving the Parisian heritage, which is particularly dense in central districts. The absence of any mention of historic owners or architects makes it difficult to attribute a precise fatherhood, but the style suggests integration into the Haussmannian or pre-Hhaussmannian urban fabric.

The Creative Commons Photo Credit for Poulpy indicates that visual representations of the building are accessible, although their operation is subject to user fees. This visual documentation complements textual data, providing an overview of protected architectural details. Finally, the building's membership in the French monumental heritage is reaffirmed by its presence in official databases such as Mérimée, guaranteeing its institutional recognition.

The broader historical context of Paris in the 18th and 19th centuries is marked by a major urban transformation, with buildings such as this one illustrating the transition between the Ancien Régime and Haussmannian modernization. These buildings often served as bourgeois residences or private hotels, reflecting the social status of their occupants. Their preservation today reflects the importance attached to the memory of the architectural and social evolutions of the capital.

The absence of sources detailing the specific history of the building (commanders, famous occupants, significant events) limits the reconstruction of its past. However, its designation as Historic Monuments in 1984 attests to its heritage value, likely linked to its architecture or its role in local history. The entrance pavilions and circular staircases, remarkable elements, could suggest a residential or representative function, typical of the Parisian buildings of that time.

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