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The building located at 30 avenue Franklin-Roosevelt in the 8th arrondissement of Paris is a classic Hausmannian building built between 1879 and 1880. It illustrates bourgeois residential architecture of the late nineteenth century, marked by sober facades and richly decorated interiors. The original elevator, still present, bears witness to the technical innovations of the era, while the walls, decorated with stencil painted stylized flowers and a red-brown frieze inspired by the Renaissance, reflect the taste for historical motifs and decorative art.

The stairwell houses stained glass windows painted by Joseph-Alfred Ponsin, an active glass master in the late 19th century. These stained glass windows, located at each inter-palier, represent kings and queens of France from the Renaissance, highlighting the influence of earlier periods on the art of that time. The ceiling is decorated with a stucco frieze, adding to the richness of interior decorations. These elements led to the inscription of the vestibule and stairwell at the Historical Monuments by order of 9 December 2002, thereby recognizing their heritage value.

The exact address of the building, according to the Merimée base, is 30 Franklin-Roosevelt Avenue, although GPS coordinates suggest an approximate location at 5 Rue de Constantinople. This disparity highlights the challenges sometimes encountered in the accuracy of geographical data for historical monuments. The building, although partially protected, does not seem open to the public for regular visits, which limits access to its remarkable scenery.

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