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The building at 19 rue de la Douane in Strasbourg is a civil building built during the 3rd quarter of the 18th century. This building, typical of the Alsatian urban architecture of this period, is distinguished by its facades and roofs, which were officially protected by an inscription as historical monuments in 1947. Its location, at the corner of Rue de la Douane and Rue de l'Étal, makes it a landmark of the Strasbourg heritage, located in a historical district close to the city center.

In the 18th century, Strasbourg was a dynamic city under French influence, marked by notable architectural development. The buildings of that time often reflected the social status of their owners, with neat facades and decorative elements inspired by classical currents. This type of building generally served as a bourgeois residence or a mixed space (housing and commerce), illustrating the economic and cultural vitality of the city. The inclusion of this building in 1947 underscores its heritage importance, in a post-Second World War context where the preservation of the old building became a national priority.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm that the building is still located at the indicated address, although minor discrepancies exist between GPS coordinates and the official address recorded in the Merimée database. Fronts and roofs are the only elements explicitly protected by the 1947 Decree, without mentioning other parts of the building or any specific current use. No information is provided on its accessibility to the public or on any contemporary reallocation.

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