Construction of the monument 1910 (≈ 1910)
Built for the 50th anniversary of Rosendaël
1921
Movement of the monument
Movement of the monument 1921 (≈ 1921)
Transferred place Voltaire from place de la Liberté
8 août 1996
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 8 août 1996 (≈ 1996)
Registration by official order
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Monument (Box B1 510): entry by order of 8 August 1996
Key figures
Gontier - Architect
Design designer of the monument
Maurice Ringot - Sculptor
Author of the sculptures of the monument
Origin and history
The Foundation Monument, located in Rosendaël (Dunkerque), is an iconic Art Nouveau building built in 1910 with reinforced cement. Designed by architect Gontier, it commemorates the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the commune of Rosendaël. Originally established Place de la Liberté, it was moved in 1921 to its current location, Place Voltaire, for reasons not specified in the sources.
The construction of the monument combines Gontier's architecture with the sculptures of Maurice Ringot, a local artist. Its Art Nouveau style, innovative for the time, reflects the rise of modern techniques such as reinforced cement. Filed by order of 8 August 1996, it is now owned by the municipality of Dunkirk, testifying to the urban and artistic history of the Hauts-de-France.
The location of the monument, initially noted as approximate (precision estimated at 6/10), corresponds to the current address: Place Voltaire, 59240 Dunkirk. Its inscription in the title of Historical Monuments specifically covers the work itself (cadastre B1 510), highlighting its heritage value despite its displacement. Available sources (Monumentum, Merimée base) confirm its status as a major memorial symbol for Rosendaël.
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