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The house at 62, Grand-Rue in Turckheim (Haut-Rhin) is a historical monument whose original structure dates back to 1567, although major changes were made in the seventeenth century. It is distinguished by its masonry ground floor and wooden panel floor, as well as by a raised door and a bay in the middle of the wall today. The most remarkable element is its oriel (or erker), a projected housing added in the 17th century, decorated with wooden sculptures depicting daziers, twists and volutes.

The building also maintains a gate leading to the court, marked by a tasker mark, testimony of the craftsmen who worked on the site. The house was listed as historical monuments in 1930, specifically for the protection of its oriel. Its architecture thus combines Renaissance features (1567) and baroque additions (17th century), typical of urban evolution in Alsace at that time.

A stylistic comparison can be made with the house located at 1b Rue du Conseil in Turckheim, dated the same initial period (1567) and presenting similar geometric patterns on its chambranles. These elements suggest a local tradition of carved decoration, possibly linked to a workshop or travelling artisans active in the region. The house thus illustrates the Alsatian civil heritage, marked by the influence of German techniques in carpentry and ornamentation.

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