Construction of the Renaissance framework 1605 (≈ 1605)
Date engraved on the window lintel.
1er quart XVIIe siècle
Presumed construction period
Presumed construction period 1er quart XVIIe siècle (≈ 1725)
General building rating.
24 juillet 1937
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 24 juillet 1937 (≈ 1937)
Protection of window frame.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Renaissance window frame on the ground floor (main façade): inscription by decree of 24 July 1937
Key figures
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Origin and history
The house at 16 Traversière Street in Altkirch (High Rhine) is an emblematic civil building from the early seventeenth century. Built in the first quarter of this century, it is distinguished by its architecture typical of the late Renaissance, with marked Italian influences. Its inscription in the title of historical monuments in 1937 specifically protects an adorned window frame, a witness to the artistic know-how of the time.
The main façade has a carved frame dating from 1605, as indicated by the engraved date. This decor includes two angelos framed by a medallion, as well as motifs of horns of abundance and rinceaux, characteristic of the Renaissance style. These decorative elements, inspired by Italy, illustrate the cultural opening of Alsace at this time, despite its anchoring in the Holy Roman Empire Germanic.
The building is located in the historic centre of Altkirch, a city at the time marked by its administrative and commercial role in the region. Bourgeois houses like this reflected the prosperity of local elites, often linked to trade, crafts or judicial functions. Their preservation today offers an overview of Alsatian urban habitat at the beginning of the seventeenth century, a period of transition between Renaissance and Baroque.
The 1937 inscription only concerns the window frame of the ground floor, highlighting its exceptional heritage value. This choice reflects a focused approach to protection, focusing on the most outstanding architectural elements. The house remains a representative example of the Alsatian civil heritage, less publicized than the religious or military buildings in the region.
Available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) confirm its exact address and legal status, but do not provide information on its current use. The accuracy of its location is estimated to be mediocre (note 5/10), suggesting additional checks for an in-depth study. Its state of conservation or its accessibility to the public are not documented in the source texts.
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