Old administrative document Marseille 1964 Public Works Department public domain

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Description

This old administrative document, dated February 10, 1964, and issued in Marseille, concerns a petition for the temporary occupation of the public maritime domain of the port of Marseille and its annexes. It is an official document from the Maritime Service of the Ponts et Chaussées (Bridges and Roads) of the Port of Marseille, visible in the header. The document is typewritten, with handwritten notes and machine corrections. It has two main sections: a petition from the philanthropic fishing society of Saint-Henry "Lou Sard" and the report of the subdivisional T.P.E. (Public Works Engineer).

The page shows a neat presentation on slightly yellowed paper, typical of administrative archives from the mid-20th century. The header specifies the services and names of the officials involved, including Ch. Barillon, Y. Boisserring, and A. Guydon. It also includes several administrative stamps, as well as precise references to decrees and articles of law. The text details the request for renewal of authorization for occupation of the public maritime domain, with a stated duration of 5 years from January 1, 1960, and an expiration on December 31, 1964.

The document has an irregular cut and a significant tear in the upper right corner, without affecting the readability of the main part of the text. The paper shows a slight patinated effect, indicating its age. No handwritten annotations are visible on the presented side, apart from the typewritten entries and some underlines. The typography and layout are characteristic of French administrative documents from the 1960s.

Visible information includes precise references to decrees (March 9, 1960), the mention of a 5-year duration, as well as excerpts from the State Domain Code and the General Tax Code. The document is structured in formal paragraphs, with areas reserved for the observations of the subdivisional engineer.

This type of document will be of particular interest to those seeking historical archives, old administrative documents, or pieces relating to the history of public works and the port domain in Marseille. It is a concrete testimony to the administrative procedures and management of the public maritime domain at a given time.

Condition

This document is used and sold as is. It has a marked tear in the upper right corner, as well as an age-related patina visible on the paper. The text remains legible, and the document's structure is generally preserved.

Did you know? The archives of the Ponts et Chaussées are an essential resource for understanding the history of French infrastructure. This service, created in the 18th century, played a key role in the management of ports, roads, and hydraulic structures, and its documents are often used for historical research and the reconstruction of local public policies.

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