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Origin and history

The house at 19 rue des Tonneliers in Strasbourg is a historic monument built in the 4th quarter of the 16th century. This building, typical of the civil architecture of the Alsatian Renaissance, is distinguished by its facade ground floor, protected by an inscription as historical monuments since 18 June 1929. Its location in the city centre of Strasbourg, then free imperial city, reflects the importance of trade and crafts at that time, especially in the cooper district, as the name of the street indicates.

At the end of the 16th century, Strasbourg was a prosperous city marked by intense economic and cultural activity. The houses of this period, often made of wood or stone, served as both a dwelling, a workshop and a place of commerce for artisans and merchants. Their facade, like that of this house, was designed to reflect the social status of their owners while meeting the practical needs of professional activities.

The inscription of this building in 1929 reflects the desire to preserve this architectural heritage, representative of a pivotal period between the Middle Ages and modern times.

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