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Origin and history

The House of the size and subhastations of Strasbourg is an emblematic building of the second half of the eighteenth century, located at 2, rue du Vieux-Marché-aux-Grains. This building, now partially destroyed, retains only its façade, classified as a historical monument since 1937. Its architecture reflects the styles of the time, although the precise details of its construction remain little documented in the available sources.

The monument was listed as historical monuments by order of 10 September 1937, recognizing its heritage importance despite the damage suffered during the conflicts. The archives mention war damage that reduced the building to its only facade, without details of the exact circumstances. Its location, in the historic centre of Strasbourg, makes it a silent witness to urban planning and the judicial or fiscal institutions of the pre-revolutionary Alsace.

Strasbourg, at that time, was a dynamic city under French influence, marked by its administrative and commercial role. Buildings such as the Size House were often used for public functions related to taxation or justice, illustrating the social and economic organization of the region. The preservation of its facade, despite the destruction, emphasizes the attachment to the architectural memory of the city, even for buildings whose original use has disappeared.

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