Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house on 1 rue des Violettes is an iconic building in Rosheim, in the Lower Rhine. Built in 1628 as indicated by the date engraved on its cornel post, it is distinguished by its mixed architecture: the solin is made of sandstone stone with chains of angles made of stone, while the raised ground floor and the floor are made of wood. The initials "Ch d ah" accompany this date, without their meaning being explicitly specified in the available sources.

The building was listed as historic monuments by order of 5 April 1930, a recognition that specifically concerns its facades and roofs overlooking the street. The auxiliary buildings, although mentioned, have undergone recent changes, partly altering their original condition. The historic address, initially "1, formerly General-de-Gaulle (rue du)", now corresponds to 1 or 2 rue des Violettes, reflecting local urban developments.

Rosheim, located in Alsace in the East, is marked by a rich architectural heritage, of which this house is a representative example. Wood-paned constructions were common, meeting both practical and aesthetic needs in an area where wood was an abundant resource. This type of dwelling illustrates the way of life of the Alsatian bourgeois or artisans in the 17th century, combining functionality and careful decoration, as evidenced by the sculpted details or dated inscriptions.

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