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The house at 96 Grand-Rue is a historic monument located in Saverne, in the Lower Rhine, in the Grand-Est region. Built in several phases between the first half of the 17th century and the 19th century, it presents an architecture combining sandstone and wood. The building was partially renovated in the 18th century, especially in its lower part, and underwent subsequent modifications, such as the addition of a forebody on the ground floor for commercial use.

The house was originally erected for Martin Mitterspach and Katharina Streich in 1569, as evidenced by the inscriptions on the cornel post and a window on the first floor. Although its original structure dates back to the 16th century, its successive transformations reflect the architectural and functional evolutions of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. It was listed in the inventory of historical monuments by order of 12 October 1929, protecting its facade, a staircase with screws and a Renaissance ceiling.

In 1967, a restoration helped to highlight the wood panel, revealing the tasker marks and characteristic elements of its constructive history. Today, the house illustrates both Saverne's late medieval heritage and the architectural adaptations related to the commercial and residential needs of modern times. Its location on the Grand-Rue, the city's major artery, highlights its importance in the historic urban fabric.

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