Timeline

Heritage classified

Key figures

Origin and history

The building of 46 Avenue des Vosges in Strasbourg is an emblematic building of Art Nouveau, built in the early twentieth century. It is distinguished by its balconies decorated with ironwork, typical of this artistic movement. Originally, the ground floor housed a liquor trade, but it was later transformed into a Citroën concession, partially altering its original appearance.

The building was designed in 1905 by architects Frantz Lütke and Heinrich Backes for Emil Gersbach. Although Art Nouveau is manifested mainly in decorative details, the overall structure remains sober. Since 1975, the façade and roof have been protected as historical monuments, highlighting their heritage value.

The location of the building, in a central district of Strasbourg, reflects the urbanization and economic boom of the city at the turn of the century. This type of building, combining commercial and residential functions, illustrates the needs of a growing population, marked by an entrepreneurial bourgeoisie and a flourishing craft industry in Alsace.

External links