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The house at 2 rue du Poumon, located in Strasbourg in the Bas-Rhin department, is a building dating from the second half of the 16th century. This civil building, typical of the Strasbourg Renaissance architecture, is distinguished by its facade and roof, elements protected by historical monuments since 1929. Its official inscription, by order of 13 June 1929, highlights its heritage interest in a historic area of the city.

The precise location of this monument, in the heart of Strasbourg, reflects the dense and preserved urban planning of the modern period. At that time, the city, then under Germanic and French influence, experienced a marked economic and cultural development. The bourgeois houses, like this one, bear witness to the prosperity of the merchants and craftsmen who shape the Alsatian architectural identity, mixing local traditions and renaissant influences.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its status as a historic monument without providing details of its occupants or its original use. The exact address, 2 rue du Poumon, corresponds to the registers of the Merimée base and the current geographical coordinates, although the accuracy of its location is considered poor (level 5/10). No information is available on its accessibility to the public or on any contemporary use (visits, accommodation).

The lack of data on historical owners or sponsors limits the understanding of its precise role in the Strasbourg society of the 16th century. However, its early ranking (1929) among the first protected monuments in Alsace illustrates the desire to preserve a heritage threatened after the conflicts of the early twentieth century. Photographs licensed under Creative Commons, such as Ji-Elle's, today contribute to its visual documentation.

The Bas-Rhin department, on which Strasbourg depends, is rich in similar buildings, often linked to the flourishing commercial activity of the region. The house on 2 rue du Poumon is thus part of a wider set of protected civilian buildings, reflecting the importance attached to the conservation of the old building in Alsace. No mention is made of remarkable interior elements, the protection being limited to the facade and roof.

Finally, the integration of this monument into Wikimedia projects and databases such as Mérimée makes it easier to refer, although practical information (times, visits) remains unavailable. Its present state and degree of restoration are not documented, leaving open questions about the contemporary challenges of its preservation.

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