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The house of the church receiver, built in the 16th century in Bouxwiller (Bas-Rhin), is a half-timbered building located at 18 rue du Canal. Its architecture combines a gable on the street, a massive polygonal oriel at the corner, and wooden panel facades with corbellations. The ground floor in sandstone and the floors decorated with motifs (chaises curules, cross of Saint Andrew) reflect its status as official accommodation. Ranked a historic monument in 1930, it illustrates the Alsatian architectural heritage.

Acquisced before 1581 by the comtal government of Hanau-Lichtenberg to house the church receiver, the house was renovated in 1584 and then in 1598 for its body of passage. In the 18th century, partial changes in elevations were made. It also served as a presbytery in the 19th century, before building a bakery in the 20th century, the modern window of which remains. The old postcards show its crepy appearance, contrasting with its current half-timber.

The central element of the building is a hexagonal column sculpted with ironwork motifs, while the prominent chambranle windows highlight its prestige. The rear sprocket wall, released in 2001, reveals crows of latrines and sandstone-angle chains. The inside staircase in screws, with balustrade tour, completes this remarkable ensemble, witness to the local administrative and religious functions.

The house embodies the history of the land of Hanau, marked by the influence of the Counts of Hanau-Lichtenberg. Its inscription in historic monuments in 1930 protects a heritage combining civil architecture and ecclesiastical symbols, reflecting the political and religious duality of pre-modern Alsace.

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