Here, on Rue Thimonnier, stands a tribute to innovation. This street in Paris’s 9th arrondissement honors Barthélémy Thimonnier. But who was he?
Rue Thimonnier wasn’t always its current name. It was once Rue Alphonse-Poittevin. The street got its new name in 1897. It’s a nod to a man who changed the world of sewing.
Thimonnier lived from 1793 to 1857. He was a tailor with an inventive mind. He invented the sewing machine. This invention revolutionized the textile industry.
Rue Thimonnier begins at 3, Rue Lentonnet. It ends at 50, Rue de Rochechouart. The street is relatively short and measures only 88 meters long. It is also twelve meters wide.
The buildings along Rue Thimonnier boast unique architectural unity. This style is typical of the late 19th century. There is originality in the architecture.
Reputable Parisian architects designed the buildings. It appears they enjoyed post-Haussmannian freedom. They benefited from advances in construction. The noble and fifth-floor balconies create a harmonious look.
Pay close attention to the facades of the buildings. P. Lobrot designed number 2 in 1896. Georges Farcy designed number 3 in 1896. P. Dureau and Émile Orieme designed numbers 4, 5, 6, and 7. This was in 1897 and 1898. M. Moreau designed number 9 in 1895.
M. Luquet opened this street in 1895. It was on the grounds of the Godillot factory.
As you stroll along Rue Thimonnier, think of the tailor. He invented the sewing machine. His invention changed the fashion world. This Parisian street is a lasting monument to his ingenuity.