Reims in Marne, Grand Est, France — Western Europe

Quartier des Banques

Photographed By Kevin W., June 29, 2015

1. Quartier des Banques Marker

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Les années 1920 ont vu plusieurs banques se regrouper à cet endroit de la ville. A l'angle sud-ouest de la rue Carnot, André narjoux, architecte du Crédit Lyonnais, a conçu pour l'agence de Reims (1923) une façade imposante, avec colonnes, pilastres et balcons autour d'une rotonde d'angle et un vaste hall à colonnade dorique et verrière sur voûte à caissons. L'architecte Emile Dufay-Lamy a doté la banque Chapuis, au no 14 de la rue Carnot, d'un établissement monumental marqué lui aussi par l'héritage du XIXe siècle, où des statues mythologiques apparaissent. Victime de la crise de 1929, cette banque fut remplacée de 1934 à 1994 par le Conservatoire de Musique. Repris et reconstruit par la Caisse d'Epargne, l'immeuble a retrouvé sa vocation d'origine en conservant seulement sa façade.

English:
Banking district. Buildings from the 20's.

English translation:
The 1920s saw several banks relocate to this area of the city. In 1923, at the southwest corner of Rue Carnot, architect André Narjoux constructed, for Crédit Lyonnais, an imposing facade with columns, pilasters and balconies, including a rounded corner entrance that entered into a large hall with Doric columns and glass covered arches. The architect Emile Dufay-Lamy, endowed by the Chapuis bank, constructed a monumental building at No. 14 Rue Carnot, inspired by nineteenth century art and displaying mythological statues.

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A victim of the 1929 banking crisis, the building then housed the Conservatory of Music between 1934 and 1994. Taken over and rebuilt by the Caisse d'Epargne, retaining only its facade, the building is once again serving in its original vocation.

Erected by la ville de Reims. (Marker Number 24.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 49° 15.285′ N, 4° 1.938′ E. Marker is in Reims, Grand Est, in Marne. Marker is at the intersection of Rue Carnot and Rue du Trésor, on the right when traveling east on Rue Carnot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Rue Carnot, Reims, Grand Est 51100, France. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Porte et Place du Chapitre de la Cathédral (within shouting distance of this marker); Palais de Justice (within shouting distance of this marker); Edmond Marin la Meslée (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Maison du Trésorier du Chapitre de la Cathédral (about 120 meters away); Cathédral Notre-Dame (about 150 meters away); Louis XV (about 150 meters away); Musée des Beaux-Arts (about 180 meters away); Place Royale (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Reims.

Photographed By Kevin W., June 29, 2015

2. Quartier des Banques Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 354 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.