House en Meurthe-et-Moselle

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Origin and history

The house at 30 Félix-Faure Street in Nancy is a remarkable example of architecture inspired by the Nancy School, an artistic and architectural movement emblematic of the region at the turn of the 20th century. Built in 1904, it was designed as a report house, a type of housing intended to generate rental income, running in expanding industrial cities like Nancy. Its style reflects the aesthetic principles of Art Nouveau, with decorative elements and a harmony between structure and ornaments.

The authorship of this house is attributed to César Pain (1872–1946), a Neranceian meter-verifier whose signature and date of construction appear on a ceramic panel at the right corner of the first level, as well as on a cartridge under the foreground. These inscriptions attest to his role in the construction of the building. The façade and roof, protected by a decree of 4 May 1994, testify to the recognized heritage value of this monument, representative of the local architectural heritage.

The exact address, 30 rue Félix-Faure, places this building in the city centre of Nancy, an area marked by a rich heritage linked to the urbanization and industrialization of Lorraine at the beginning of the twentieth century. The accuracy of its location is assessed as fair (note 5/10), which may reflect minor uncertainties in the available geographic data. This monument is thus part of a historical context in which Nancy, then growing, saw constructions combining functionality and innovative aesthetics multiply.

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