Post-war conservation efforts that began in 1994 restored many surviving buildings in the Foch-Allenby district within a pedestrian setting.
Extended to the sea, Foch and Allenby Streets are the origin of the orthogonal grid of Beirut's new waterfront district.
The majority of buildings show the influence of classical Haussmanian architecture, characterized by elaborate ornamentation borrowed from Greek, Renaissance and 18th century styles.
Examples of this in the business district include the two Municipality offices and several buildings in Allenby, Moutrane, Abdul Malak and Saad Zaghloul streets.
Post-war conservation efforts that began in 1994 restored many surviving buildings in the Foch-Allenby district within a pedestrian setting.
Saliba, Robert (2004) Beirut City Center Recovery: The Foch-Allenby and Etoile Conservation Area, Steidel, Göttingen.}}