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La rue Fortuny

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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 24, 2024
1. La rue Fortuny Marker
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Avec ses deux rangées d'hôtels particuliers, elle est l'archétype de la rue de la plaine Monceau à la fin du XIXe siècle. Elle fut ouverte en 1876 sur des terrains appartenant au peintre animalier Godefroy Jadin. Parmi les plus remarquables des constructions, l'hôtel du n°8 est le plus curieux, avec sa façade renaissance ornée de statues de pierre. Il fut conçu par les architectes Boland et Latapy, ainsi que plusieurs hôtels de la rue, dont le n°2 où résidait Edmond Rostand. Au n°13 habitait Marcel Pagnol. La construction est un délicat mélange de pierre et de brique souligné par la mosaïque, le marbre et le fer forgé. Les n°27 et 29 ont des destins parallèles. Œuvres du même architecte, Adolphe Vieil, ils présentent de nombreux points communs et étaient habités par deux reines des nuits parisiennes Caroline Otero, surnommée la "Belle Otero" et Geneviève Lantelme, la célèbre comédienne. Le n°35 a été édifié pour Sarah Bernhardt par Felix Escalier, en 1876. Le n°42 était l'hôtel du maître verrier Joseph-Albert Ponsin, construit par Boland en 1879. I’ll ne possède malheureusement plus sa magnifique verrière primée à l'exposition de 1878. On peut toutefois toujours admirer un magnifique portrait de Bernard Palissy en mosaïque.

(Englush translation:)
With its two rows of private mansions, Rue Fortuny is the archetype of the rue de la plaine Monceau at the end of the 19th century. It was opened in 1876 on land belonging to the animal painter Godefroy Jadin. Among the most remarkable constructions, the mansion at number 8 is the most curious, with its Renaissance facade decorated with stone statues. It was designed by the architects Boland and Latapy, as well as several mansions on the street, including number 2 where Edmond Rostand resided. At number 13 lived Marcel Pagnol. The construction is a delicate mix of stone and brick highlighted by mosaic, marble and wrought iron. Nos. 27 and 29 have parallel destinies. Works by the same architect, Adolphe Vieil, they have many points in common and were inhabited by two queens of Parisian nights Caroline Otero, nicknamed "Belle Otero" and Geneviève Lantelme, the famous actress. No. 35 was built for Sarah Bernhardt by Felix Escalier in 1876. No. 42 was the mansion of master glassmaker Joseph-Albert Ponsin, built by Boland in 1879. Unfortunately, it no longer has the magnificent award-winning glass roof that it had at the exhibition of 1878. However, you can still admire a magnificent portrait of Bernard Palissy in mosaic.
 
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Histoire de Paris series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
 
Location. 48° 52.974′ N, 2° 18.491′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Plaine-Monceau. It is at the intersection of Rue Fortuny and Avenue de Villiers, on the left when traveling west on Rue Fortuny. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 48 Rue Fortuny, Paris, Île-de-France 75017, France. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Place du Général Catroux (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mstislav Rostropovich (about 90 meters away); La Mulâtresse Solitude (about 150 meters away); Marcel Pagnol (about
La rue Fortuny Marker - wide view, looking west on Rue Fortuny image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 24, 2024
2. La rue Fortuny Marker - wide view, looking west on Rue Fortuny
150 meters away); Charles Gounod (about 180 meters away); Fers / Irons (about 180 meters away); Lycée Carnot Deported Jewish Students Memorial (about 180 meters away); Jacques Rouché (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.
 
Rue Fortuny no. 35, built for noted actress Sarah Bernhardt image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 24, 2024
3. Rue Fortuny no. 35, built for noted actress Sarah Bernhardt
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 174 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on May 17, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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