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Origin and history

The building at 31 rue des Frères in Strasbourg, in the Bas-Rhin department, is a historical monument built in the 16th century. This building is distinguished in particular by its architectural elements, including a carved wooden window, which motivated its inscription as historical monuments by order of 29 April 1931. Its location in the city centre of Strasbourg, a region marked by a rich Alsatian history, makes it a witness to the urban and architectural evolution of the city.

Strasbourg, the emblematic city of the Greater East region, experienced a period of economic and cultural prosperity in the 16th century, thanks in particular to its status as a free city of Empire. The buildings of this time often reflect the influence of late Gothic and reborn styles, as well as local craftsmanship, as evidenced by the carved window of this building. These buildings generally served as dwellings for the bourgeois or artisans, playing a central role in the social and economic life of the city.

Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the lifestyles and construction techniques of the era.

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