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Origin and history

The building at 8 Place de la République in Mulhouse is a historic monument listed since 1986, located in the Haut-Rhin department. This building is part of a concerted subdivision built from 1826 for the New Neighbourhood society, under the direction of architects Felix Auguste Joseph Fries and Jean Geoffroy Stotz. The latter, disciples of Percier and Fontaine, are inspired by the Parisian model of arcades on the ground floor, like those on Rue de Rivoli, to design this architectural ensemble.

The project, initiated by Mulhouse's main industrialists, aimed to create a modern neighbourhood including private houses, cafes, a private garden and the Industrial Society's hotel. Although construction continued until around 1840, the initial project was not fully completed. This early 19th century ensemble remains unique in Alsace thanks to its urban ambition and architectural style.

The facades and roofs of the building, as well as their return to adjacent streets, were protected by order of 9 July 1986. The building is distinguished by its integration into a neighbourhood designed to reflect the industrial and social dynamism of Mulhouse in the 19th century, marking a period of urban and economic transformation for the city.

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