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Origin and history

The house at 19 rue Saint-Jean in Laon is a 17th century building, partially modified in the 18th century. Its anterior elevation, in medium calcareous coated apparatus, contrasts with the other walls in stone, reflecting local construction techniques. The street façade, probably redesigned in the mid-18th century, has a ground floor transformed into a shop, partially altering its original appearance. This monument illustrates the architectural evolution of bourgeois or artisanal dwellings in a historic city like Laon, marked by its administrative and religious role in Picardie.

Classified as a Historic Monument by order of 15 July 1927 for its façade, this house bears witness to the heritage importance of ancient city centres. The protection concerns only elevation on the street, emphasizing its aesthetic and historical value in the urban landscape. The location, noted as 'passable' (level 5/10) in the databases, suggests an approximate identification, although the official address (19 rue Saint-Jean) is clearly referenced. This type of building, characteristic of the 17th and 18th centuries, was often used as housing for the wealthy classes or artisans, participating in the economic life of the city.

Available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, confirm its registration as Historic Monuments, without specifying any owners or sponsors. The lack of details about the occupants or the precise uses of the building beyond its residential and commercial vocation limits the knowledge of its social history. However, its architecture and protection make it a representative example of the civil heritage of Laon, a city with a rich medieval and classical past.

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