Nantes 1782

28pp text + paper wrappers with manuscript titles. Wrappers a little marked else good. In the mid 18th century, Jean-Joseph-Louis Graslin, an architect, planner and speculative builder, proposed an extension to Nantes. Included amongst the civic buildings was a plan for a new performance hall for the City to form a key feature in a new city square. A plan was accepted for a temporary wooden structure by Emmanuele Longo which is discussed in this document but finally, the plan was abandoned in favour of a permanent scheme promoted by Graslin. It was built by architect Mathurin Crucy 1784-1788 in the neo-classical style. This document discusses the pros and cons of each scheme. Text in French with French manuscript notes by Kovegante who was the premier judge of the Council. The pamphlet was issued in 1782 prior to construction commencing. The building was destroyed by fire in 1796 but reconstructed by 1811 in time for a visit by Napoleon. Ref J.-J.-L. Graslin and the place of theatre in the modernization of the city by Alain Delaval 2017