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The house at 3 Place du Marché in Wasselonne is a historic monument registered since 1931. Built in the 1st quarter of the 18th century, it is distinguished by its facade adorned with an oriel (or lodgette), on which appear engraved initials and the date of 1709. These elements frame a sculpted relief representing the emblems of the bakers' corporation: two bears holding a pretzel, a miche of long bread and two balls of bread. This building thus illustrates the link between civil architecture and local artisanal activities at that time.

Although the façade and roof were protected by the 1931 registration order, few original elements remain outside the girdle. The house is located in the Bas-Rhin, in the Grand East region, and its exact address is confirmed by the Merimée and Monumentum bases. Its present state and use (visit, rental, etc.) are not specified in the available sources, but its heritage interest lies in its testimony to Alsatian corporate traditions of the early eighteenth century.

The location of the house in the centre of Wasselonne suggests its role in the economic and social life of the city. At that time, business corporations, such as bakers, played a central role in the organisation of work and the regulation of business activities. The emblems carved on the façade reflect this importance, while offering a rare example of corporate iconography preserved in Alsace. The initials engraved may belong to master bakers or influential owners, but their exact identity is not documented.

The designation of historic monuments in 1931 underscores the heritage value of this building, despite subsequent changes. The accuracy of its location is assessed as "passible" (note 5/10), indicating minor uncertainty about its exact location. Available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) confirm its status and architectural characteristics, but do not provide details of its post-construction history or of any restorations.

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