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  6. Monument to the work of the cooperative societies of reconstruction of the liberated regions and to the memory of Guy de Lubersac

Monument to the work of the cooperative societies of reconstruction of the liberated regions and to the memory of Guy de Lubersac à Soissons dans l'Aisne

Aisne

Monument to the work of the cooperative societies of reconstruction of the liberated regions and to the memory of Guy de Lubersac

    11 Place Saint-Christophe
    02200 Soissons
Photo de Monument to the work of the cooperative societies of reconstruction of the liberated regions and to the memory of Guy de Lubersac

Timeline

XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1900
2000
1935
Construction of the monument
7 septembre 2001
Historical Monument
1ère moitié du XXe siècle
Period of establishment
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

Monument (Box BO, not cadastre, public domain): classification by order of 7 September 2001

Key figures

Guy de Lubersac - President of the reconstruction cooperatives Central tribute to the monument, statue in uniform.
Jan Martel - Sculptor and architect Co-creator of the monument with his brother.
Joël Martel - Sculptor and architect Co-creator of the monument with his brother.

Origin and history

The Monument to the Work of Cooperative Reconstruction Societies was erected in 1935 in Soissons to honour two causes: the action of cooperatives in the reconstruction of areas devastated by the First World War, and the memory of Guy de Lubersac. The latter, a central figure, presided over the general confederation of cooperatives and the local unions of Aisne and Soissons. The monument, unique in its size (20 m long, 12 m high), was designed as a triumphal arch in concrete by the renowned sculptors Jan and Joël Martel.

The monument is distinguished by its architectural structure: eight columns support two sculpted bas-reliefs. One illustrates reconstruction and agricultural work, the other evokes war, destruction and exodus of people. In the centre, a portico houses a tower topped by a winged allegory symbolizing peace, while in the lower part, a statue depicts Guy of Lubersac in aviation uniform. Entrapment listings recall the role of cooperative societies in the rebirth of the affected territories.

Ranked Historic Monument by order of 7 September 2001, this monument is located Place Saint-Christophe in Soissons. It bears witness to both an artistic heritage (major work by the Martel brothers) and a landmark historical page: the collective reconstruction after 1918, carried by local actors such as Guy de Lubersac. Its location in the heart of the city makes it a lasting symbol of resilience and memory.

External links

Page Monumentum