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Origin and history

The building at 51 rue de Miromesnil, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, dates from the 4th quarter of the 19th century. This building illustrates the late Haussmannian architecture, characteristic of the urban transformations of Paris under the Second Empire and the Third Republic. Its inscription as Monument Historique by decree of 5 March 1991 specifically concerns the facade, the roof on street, the passage check, as well as the two vestibules and stairwells of the main building. These elements reflect the care given to the aesthetics and functionality of the bourgeois buildings of the time, intended for an easy clientele.

The location of the building, in a central and prestigious district of Paris, highlights its role in the 19th century urban fabric. At this time, the 8th arrondissement developed as a place of residence for the aristocracy and the great bourgeoisie, with buildings designed to combine modern comfort with social representation. The partial protection of the building (cadastre 08:04 CJ 20) reflects the heritage value of its interior spaces, such as stairs and vestibules, often decorated with noble materials (wood, stone, ironwork).

Today, the building belongs to a private company, and its current use (housing, office, or other) is not specified in the available sources. The accuracy of its location is assessed as fair (note 5/10), suggesting a confirmed address but without exhaustive geometric details. Associated photographs, such as that of kenobi75 under Creative Commons license, document its external appearance, typical of the late 19th-century achievements in Paris.

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