Administrative document Marseille 1958 public works hydraulic vintage

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Description

This archival administrative document, dated August 23, 1958, originates from the 15th Subdivision of the Ponts et Chaussées Services in Marseille. It is an official typed letter, addressed to the Chief Engineer of the Port of Marseille, visible on the front. The text is typewritten, typical of the 1950s, with a formal and structured layout according to the administrative practices of the time.

The document features a header with the sender's contact details: "SERVAUX, 11, Bd. de Paris, MARSEILLE", as well as a blue stamp "15e SUBDIVISION Affaire N° 161/58". These elements attest to its authenticity and local institutional origin. The body of the text concerns the request for renewal of an occupation permit on the Rive du Môle F quay, Bassin de la Pinède in Marseille, with precise details on the duration and conditions of occupation.

The letter includes several typed signatures, including those of the Director and technical managers ("Signed: GUEDYON." and "Signed: COUPRIE."), as well as mentions of transmission for review to the various departments concerned. The administrative style, terminology, and presentation are characteristic of public service correspondence from the mid-20th century.

The paper has an off-white or ivory appearance, with a slight patina visible in the photo, typical of old documents preserved in archives. No superfluous decorative elements, the layout is purely functional. The inscriptions are clear and legible, with no apparent tears or major creases on the visible side.

This type of document constitutes a valuable source for local history, the history of infrastructure and public works, particularly in the field of hydraulics and port management in Marseille in the late 1950s.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible front shows good general condition, with legible inscriptions and a patina consistent with the age of the document. No apparent major damage on the visible side.

Did you know? The subdivisions of the Ponts et Chaussées played a central role in the management of port and hydraulic infrastructures in France in the 20th century. Requests for quay occupation, such as the one mentioned in this document, were strictly regulated by decrees and administrative procedures, reflecting the strategic importance of the port of Marseille at that time.

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