At the beginning of the 19th century, the center of Anzin was still located in the lower part of today's town, as evidenced by the Place Constant Moyaux, which housed the town hall.
As the town grew during the Industrial Revolution, a new town center was created around the old railway station and today's Place Roger Salengro.
The Anzin Town Hall was built in 1874 to plans by Constant Moyaux. Moyaux was an illustrious Anzin-born architect, who won the Prix de Rome for Architecture in 1861. He also designed the Cour des Comptes in Paris.
In 1932, Lucien Jonas, a leading figure in the art world of the 1930s, created a stunningly beautiful décor for the marriage and council chambers, featuring 22 marouflaged canvases.
Most of the Art Deco compositions depict the work of miners and metalworkers, as well as popular ports.
As the town grew during the Industrial Revolution, a new town center was created around the old railway station and today's Place Roger Salengro.
The Anzin Town Hall was built in 1874 to plans by Constant Moyaux. Moyaux was an illustrious Anzin-born architect, who won the Prix de Rome for Architecture in 1861. He also designed the Cour des Comptes in Paris.
In 1932, Lucien Jonas, a leading figure in the art world of the 1930s, created a stunningly beautiful décor for the marriage and council chambers, featuring 22 marouflaged canvases.
Most of the Art Deco compositions depict the work of miners and metalworkers, as well as popular ports.
