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Origin and history

The house in the 16 Allied Square in Masevaux-Niederbruck is a civilian building dating from the first half of the 16th century. Its heritage interest lies mainly in its entrance gate, with a partially preserved mulled chambranle (the left stand has been replaced). This two-span house illustrates the Alsatian home architecture of the Renaissance, a period when the region is experiencing economic growth linked to trade and crafts.

The elevation on the Allied Square is remarkably preserved, unlike nearby houses with similar but less well preserved doors. A skylight, once present on the roof slope, has been removed over the centuries. The building was listed as historic monuments by order of 24 May 1937, recognizing its architectural value and its role in the local heritage.

This house is part of the urban context of Masevaux, a city in the Upper Rhine marked by its medieval and reborn history. The half-timbered or stone houses of that time often served as housing for local merchants, artisans or notables. Their arrangement around public squares, such as the Allied Square, reflects the social and economic organization of the Alsatian cities before the upheavals of modern wars.

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