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The town hall of Boersch, located in 1 square of the Town Hall in the Lower Rhine, is an emblematic building built in several phases between the 2nd half of the 16th century and the 1st half of the 17th century. The northern part, dated 1565 by an inscription on the door, marks the beginning of its construction. A staircase with two converging ascents, now disappeared, was then on the east dropper wall. In 1572, the building was extended to the south, with the addition of a tower of stairs, while in 1617, the south-west corner was made by the sculptor Jakob Zumsteg, adding a remarkable artistic touch.

The building underwent further changes, notably in 1859-1860 with the construction of a school adjacent to its eastern façade, reflecting its central role in communal life. A redevelopment in 1986 adds an exterior staircase against the gable wall. Ranked Historic Monument by decree of 6 January 1930, it belongs to the commune and illustrates the architectural and functional evolution of Alsatian city hotels, combining administrative, educational and symbolic uses.

The location of the town hall, in the heart of the village of Boersch, highlights its importance as a place of power and assembly since the Renaissance. Its architecture, marked by defensive (toural) and decorative (orial) elements, bears witness to the stylistic influences of the era, between medieval tradition and Renaissance innovations. Available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) confirm its protected heritage status, although the accuracy of its location is considered fair (note 5/10).

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