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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house at 198-204 Martainville Street in Rouen is a monument listed in the Historical Monuments Inventory. Its inscription, dated 28 April 1956, specifically concerns the street façade and the roof slope, architectural elements considered representative of the local heritage. The exact address, confirmed by the Mérimée base, the place in the Seine-Maritime department, in the Normandy region.

This type of house, typical of the Rouen urban fabric, reflects the civil constructions of the first half of the twentieth century. Although details of its history or occupants are missing, its ranking underlines its importance in preserving Rouen's historic built environment. The houses of that time often served as housing for the middle or middle class, participating in the economic and social life of the city, marked by its port and commercial activities.

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