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The house at 2 rue des Fleurs in Strasbourg is a typical example of Alsatian architecture from the last quarter of the seventeenth century. Built in 1686, it is distinguished by its half-croup structure and roof. His gable has an inscription in German: "Alles schoene unseren Alten sollen wir in Ehre stallen" ("All the beauties transmitted by our ancestors must be respected"), as well as the name of its builder, Hans Hahn, and the year of its realization.

The building was listed as historic monuments on 26 March 1986, protecting its facades and roofs. Originally, the property included a barn, destroyed between late 2019 and early 2020. This monument illustrates the civil heritage of Strasbourg from the post-Renaissance period, marked by an active reconstruction after the conflicts of the previous century.

Strasbourg, a free imperial city until 1681 before its attachment to France, experienced an architectural boom combining German and French influences. The half-timbered houses, like this one, reflect this cultural duality. They served both as housing, workshop or trade for artisans and merchants, a pillar of the local economy. The conservation of these buildings demonstrates the importance attached to preserving the historical environment in the region.

Today, the house on 2 rue des Fleurs remains a material testimony of that time, accessible from the public highway. Its inscription in the heritage protects a fragment of Strasbourg's urban history, while stressing the role of individuals, such as Hans Hahn, in the construction of the modern city.

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