Old administrative document Marseille 1934 public works hydraulic Estaque

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Description

This period administrative document, dated October 4, 1934, in L'Estaque (Marseille), is an official letter addressed to the Prefect of Bouches-du-Rhône. Written on a typed letterhead, it concerns a request for authorization to install sites related to hydraulic public works, particularly the loading of materials from quarries. The text explicitly mentions the Lave area to the west, by the sea, and the administrative deadline of December 31, 1934.

The letter includes several handwritten signatures and annotations, including a red numbering at the top right ("1165") and handwritten comments in the margin. The presentation is typical of official French correspondence from the 1930s, with a neat layout, justified paragraphs, and marked formality in the wording of requests.

On the lower part, an internal communication is addressed to the Engineer of the 3rd Arrondissement, recalling the procedures to follow for the renewal of authorizations. Several names and functions are cited: Léon Chabauty, VilleTard, Courret, and Isnard, which testifies to a structured administrative context around hydraulic works and developments in the Marseille sector at that time.

The paper shows a slightly yellowed appearance, typical of old documents, and the typewritten text is clearly legible on the visible side. No illustrations or stamps are visible on this side. The handwritten annotations, in ink and pencil, attest to actual administrative use.

This type of document is particularly representative of the management of public worksites and urban hydraulic archives in the Marseille region during the interwar period. It constitutes a valuable source for the history of local infrastructure and French territorial administration.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The paper shows signs of use, slight yellowing, and some visible handwritten annotations. The typewriting remains clear and legible on the presented side.

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