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Origin and history

The house at 9 rue de Turenne in Colmar, in the department of Haut-Rhin (Great East), is a historical monument built over centuries. The current building incorporates elements dated 1605, visible on the first floor of the Oriel, and 1620, visible in the courtyard. These vintages show partial origin at the very beginning of the 17th century, while later changes, especially in the 19th century, helped shape its present appearance. The building is characterized by a Renaissance-style oriel, a rare three-storey architectural example on the exterior façade, reflecting the influence of contemporary artistic currents.

The facades on street and courtyard, as well as the roofs, were included in the inventory of historical monuments by order of 18 June 1929. This official protection underscores the heritage value of the building, both for its architecture and for its urban history. The architect identified for this house is Samuel Friedrich, although the sources do not specify its exact role in the different phases of construction or renovation. The combination of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries illustrates the evolution of techniques and tastes in Colmar, a city marked by its Alsatian heritage and its commercial dynamism.

The location of the house, in the heart of Colmar, suggests a residential or perhaps artisanal function, typical of bourgeois houses or houses of merchants of the modern era. The oriels, a key element in corbelling, often served to enlarge the living space while bringing a distinctive aesthetic touch. Although the sources do not detail the precise use of this building over the centuries, its inscription among historical monuments makes it a privileged witness to the urban and architectural history of the region.

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