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Origin and history

The former fish factory of the rue du Faubourg-Montmartre, located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, is an emblematic building of the last quarter of the 19th century. This monument illustrates the typical commercial architecture of this period, marked by an urban boom and a particular attention to the interior windows and decors of Parisian shops. Its inscription as a Historic Monument in 1984 bears witness to its heritage value, particularly for its front and interior decoration, protected by decree.

The location of this monument at 24 rue du Faubourg-Montmartre reflects the dynamic urbanization of Paris under the Second Empire and the Third Republic. At that time, Parisian suburbs, once peripheral, became central districts driven by intense commercial life. Fish stores, like this one, played a key role in feeding Parisians, while embodying the craftsmanship and aesthetics of the signs of the time.

The building is now owned by a private company, which limits its accessibility to the public. Despite this, its inscription in the title of the Historical Monuments ensures the preservation of its most remarkable elements, such as the front and interior decoration, classified under the reference cadastral 09 : 03 AW 26. These protections underline the importance of keeping tangible traces of the Parisian commercial heritage, often threatened by urban transformation.

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