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The house located at 2 rue des Soufflets in Rue (Somme, Hauts-de-France) is a remarkable building with its wooden facade, characteristic of the 16th and 19th century buildings. This monument illustrates the local architectural evolution, combining late medieval techniques with more recent redevelopments. Its classification by decree of 28 May 1979 specifically concerns the façade on street and the corresponding roof, highlighting their heritage value.

The location of this house, in the centre of Rue, reflects the historical importance of this Picardy town, marked by a dynamic artisanal and commercial activity in modern and contemporary times. Wood-paned houses, such as this one, often served as houses for merchants or artisans, while sometimes sheltering shops or shops on the ground floor. Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the urban and social organization of the small towns of the region before industrialization.

Available data from the Merimée database and Monumentum indicate that the exact address (2 rue des Soufflets) differs slightly from the approximate GPS location (9 Place Anatole Gosselin). This disparity highlights the challenges of historical mapping, where street names and urban divides have evolved. Location accuracy is assessed as "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10), indicating moderate reliability for geographic searches.

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