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Origin and history

The Soultzbach-les-Bains Fountain is an emblematic building located in the Alsatian municipality of the same name, in the Haut-Rhin department (Great East). From the 1st quarter of the 17th century, it underwent significant changes in the 2nd quarter of the 19th century, reflecting two distinct architectural periods. Its location on the Grand-Rue, the main street of the village, highlights its central role in the daily life and water supply of the local population for more than four centuries.

Ranked a historic monument by decree of 22 March 1934, this fountain bears the date of 1601, engraved on its structure. This official inscription attests to its heritage value and its preservation as a communal good. The fountain, owned by the town hall of Soultzbach-les-Bains, embodies both a technical heritage (water management) and an identity symbol for the village, typical of Alsatian hydraulic constructions of the modern era.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its protected status and precise location (9 Grand-Rue, 68230), while emphasizing its integration into the historic urban landscape. Although architectural details are not described in the source texts, its inclusion in the historical monuments of the Upper Rhine reinforces its regional importance. No information is available on possible characters related to its construction or restoration.

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