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The house at 14 Grand-Rue in Turckheim, in the department of Haut-Rhin (Great East), is a historic monument built between the middle of the 16th century and the 1st quarter of the 19th century. This civil building illustrates Alsatian architectural evolution over nearly three centuries, with characteristic elements of each period. Its inscription in the inventory of historical monuments in 1930 underscores its heritage value, especially for its street façade, protected by ministerial decree.

Turckheim, an Alsatian city marked by its wine and commercial history, was home to half-timbered or stone houses reflecting local prosperity. This type of housing, often owned by merchants or artisans, served both as a dwelling and as a place of economic activity. The Grand-Rue, the main artery, concentrated these emblematic buildings, witness to the cultural and economic exchanges between France and the Rhine regions.

The incorporation of the house in 1930 is part of a desire to preserve the Alsatian heritage after the upheavals of the 19th and 20th centuries, including the Franco-German conflicts. The protection specifically concerns the facade on street, an architectural element representative of successive styles. Today, the building integrates into the urban landscape of Turckheim, a city known for its historic centre and wine route from Alsace.

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