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Origin and history

The house at 45 rue de la République in Guebwiller (Haut-Rhin) is a 17th-century civil building, the first traces of which date back to 1611. The building underwent a renovation in 1683, as evidenced by the architectural elements preserved, including a statue of the Virgin with its carved console, integrated into the façade. These stylistic details reflect the Baroque transformations typical of Alsace at this time.

Classified as a historical monument by order of 3 June 1932, the house is protected specifically for its statue and console, remarkable elements of its exterior decoration. The original lintel, dated 1611 and 1683, was moved and is now kept at 11 rue du old Armand in the same city. This shift illustrates urban changes and the reallocation of heritage elements over the centuries.

Guebwiller, the town of Haut-Rhin in Alsace, was in modern times a dynamic centre linked to the textile and handicraft industry. Bourgeois houses like this bear witness to the prosperity of their owners, often merchants or local notables. Their architecture combines Germanic and French influences, characteristic of this border region marked by intense cultural exchanges.

The inscription as historic monuments in 1932 underscores the heritage value of this building, representative of the Alsatian civil building of the 17th and 18th centuries. The protection concerns above all the carved elements of the facade, which offer a rare example of religious decoration integrated into a private home, reflecting the piety and social status of its occupants.

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