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Origin and history

The building at 7 Place de la Cathédrale in Colmar is an emblematic building of the second half of the 17th century, whose facades and roofs on courtyard (excluding 20th century buildings) have been listed as historical monuments since 1992. The north gate, dated 1669, and the west gate of 1673 illustrate a Renaissance retarded in Alsace, visible in the decorated windows and doors. These architectural details reflect a period of stylistic transition, where classical influences blend with local traditions.

The building was partially demolished in 1952 after the removal of a 1929 protection order. This loss concerned his wooden striped body, dating from 1532, 1592 and 1669, as well as a dovecote, replaced by a modern extension (supermarket). This case exacerbates the tensions between heritage preservation and urbanization in the 20th century, particularly in the Alsatian city centres.

Today, the building belongs to a private company and retains traces of its complex history, between medieval heritage (pan of lost wood) and Baroque transformations. Its partial registration in 1992 protects the most representative elements of its original architecture, while at the same time attesting to the compromises linked to urban modernisation.

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