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The house located at 2 rue de la Mairie in Scherwiller, in the Lower Rhine, is an emblematic building of the first half of the eighteenth century. Built in two distinct parts – a stone ground floor and a wooden floor – it reflects the local architectural techniques of the time. His oriel, a remarkable element, was listed as historic monuments by order of 11 May 1932, emphasizing its heritage importance.

The house bears the traces of a craft activity related to the cooperage, as evidenced by the carved emblems and engraved dates (1706 on the schauguette, 1735 on the carriage door, and 1740 on a secondary door). These details suggest that it once housed a cooper farm, a major economic activity in Alsace at that time. In an indefinite period, the building also served as a hostel, then a restaurant, illustrating its adaptation to the changing needs of the community.

The building has undergone modifications over the centuries, including a widening along the street to the south and the transformation of its cellar into a bar. These architectural and functional developments demonstrate its continued use since its construction. Today, the house remains a living place, mixing historical heritage and contemporary activity, while preserving original elements such as the cooper emblems.

The location of the house, in the heart of Scherwiller, a village in the East, reinforces its anchor in regional history. Its inscription among the historical monuments of Bas-Rhin makes it a privileged witness of the 18th century Alsatian civil architecture, as well as the traditional crafts that shaped its identity.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its status as a protected monument and provide details of its architectural and historical features. The accuracy of its location is estimated as fair (level 5/10), and photographs, such as Ralph Hammann's Creative Commons license, document its current appearance.

Finally, the house embodies the duality between heritage preservation and modern adaptation, typical of many historical buildings in France. Its history, marked by various uses (farm, inn, restaurant), reflects the socio-economic transformations of the region, while maintaining tangible traces of its artisanal and commercial past.

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