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Origin and history

Hambach's house was a wooden block construction dating from the late seventeenth or early eighteenth century. This building, typical of the Lorrain civil architecture of the time, had a main house body and an adjoining farm added in the 19th century. His state of conservation deteriorated until a partial collapse on 4 February 1995, causing his demolition for public safety reasons.

Classified as a Historic Monument, this house illustrated the rural vernacular heritage of the Grand East region. Its history reflected local architectural and economic developments, with an adjacent farm built in the first half of the 19th century, now extinct. The property belonged to the municipality of Hambach, in the Moselle department, before its final destruction in 1995.

The available sources, including the Mérimée and Monumentum base, located the monument at two separate addresses: 144 rue Principale and 21 rue de la Fontaine. These differences, coupled with a cartographic accuracy deemed mediocre (level 5/10), highlight the documentation challenges of missing buildings. No information is provided on any visits or reuses prior to demolition.

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