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The house zum Kragen is a historic monument located in Colmar, in the Haut-Rin department. Built in wood, it is distinguished by its typical architecture of the Alsatian Renaissance. The central post of the gallery on the third floor, dated 1588, probably indicates the year of its reconstruction after its collapse in 1586. The house has been listed as historical monuments since 1949 for its facades and roofs.

The house is linked to Claus Sattmann, quoted as a builder or owner from the 14th century. A carved corner pole, dated 1609 and coming from another house on Berthe Molly Street, represents a draper holding an aune, highlighting the importance of textile trade in the region. A narrow passage, formerly called Kragengässlein, linked the Cathedral Square to the rue des Marchands, illustrating the urban integration of this building.

Located in the picturesque area of St.Martin's Church, the zum Kragen house has benefited from works of work revealing remarkable architectural elements, such as the gallery on the third floor. Owned by the municipality, it bears witness to the Alsatian architectural heritage and the urban history of Colmar, marked by German and French influences.

The 1949 classification specifically protects facades and roofs, highlighting its Renaissance style and its role in the historic landscape of the city. The house thus embodies the transition between the Middle Ages and the modern era, with carved details and a wooden frame structure characteristic of bourgeois houses of the time.

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