Perhaps a local landowner held the key to naming this street. The Rue Veuve Lacroix. It is a seemingly ordinary street in Nanterre. But it carries a tale within its name.
We stand at 51 Rue Veuve Lacroix. It is also known as 2-4 Rue des Bleuets. Look around. This building was completed in 2023.
The building stands four levels high. Its estimated roof height is 15 meters. The floor area spans 2719 square meters. The land area covers 2201 square meters.
Emerige was the project developer. This residence features 43 units. 18 of these are for ownership. The units are spread across three buildings. A shared underground parking area serves the residents.
Construction permit number 092 035 19 E 0041 was issued on July 12 2020. The building showcases a postmodern architectural style.
Interestingly another street with the similar name exists in the 17th arrondissement of Paris. This street is simply named Rue Lacroix. It is located in the Épinettes neighborhood. It begins at 112 Avenue de Clichy. It ends at 29 Rue Davy. This street stretches 228 meters. It is 10 meters wide. The street owes its name to a property owner. The street was formed under its current name in 1879. Mr. Lacroix owned the land.
At number 28, painter Adolphe Léon Willette lived and died in 1926. The French Federation of Rescue and Relief has its headquarters here. Rue Lacroix and Rue Veuve Lacroix are two different streets.
While Rue Lacroix in the 17th arrondissement has a rich history. Our street Rue Veuve Lacroix is a modern residential space. Both streets share a connection to individuals named Lacroix. The streets weave different threads into the tapestry of Paris and Nanterre.