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Origin and history

The Town Hall of Mittelbergheim is an emblematic Renaissance-style building built in the early seventeenth century, more precisely in 1620 as attested by the vintages engraved on the door and two capitals. Located at 12 rue Principale, this building has had several uses over the centuries: market hall, court room, then stake and shed before being transformed into a school for Protestant girls in 1852 by architect Antoine Ringeisen. Today, it is once again home to the functions of city hall.

The monument is marked by a complex political history, reflected by the burning weapons of its sponsor, probably the city of Strasbourg, then co-Lord of the village. Strasbourg had major rights such as justice, police and tithe, which explains its involvement in construction. The building was listed as historic monuments in 1931, with a protection covering its facades and roof.

Architecturally, the town hall illustrates the influence of the Renaissance in Alsace, with characteristic elements of this period. Its ground floor, originally dedicated to public functions such as the market or justice, has evolved to meet the changing needs of the community. The location of Mittelbergheim in the Lower Rhine makes it a testimony of the administrative and social organization of the Alsatian villages under the Old Regime.

Today, the building remains a symbol of local history, managed by the municipality. Its inscription as a historic monument underscores its heritage importance, while allowing its preservation for future generations. The accuracy of its location is estimated as fair, with an official address recorded in the Merimée database.

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