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The house at 42, rue des Chevaliers (now 42 Place du Marché Vert) is an emblematic civil building of Séletat, in the Lower Rhine. Built in the 18th century, it reflects the architectural style of this period in Alsace, marked by a transition between medieval influences and classical codes. Its entrance gate, a remarkable element, was registered as historical monuments by order of 10 September 1937.

The location of this house, in the heart of Séletat, suggests its importance in the urban fabric of the era. The city, then under French influence after the annexation of Alsace by Louis XIV in 1681, had a notable economic and cultural development. Bourgeois houses like this bear witness to the prosperity of local merchants and artisans, often linked to the commercial or wine-growing activities of the region.

The inscription of the portal in 1937 underscores the heritage value of this element, probably representative of the monumental entrances of the affluent houses of the eighteenth century. Although the sources do not specify owners or architects, this type of building illustrates the evolution of urban dwellings in Alsace, between local tradition and French stylistic contributions. No information is available on any subsequent changes or specific use (housing, trade, etc.).

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