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The Mulhouse Court, now known as the High Court, is an emblematic building of the city, built in the late 19th century. Located at 21 Robert-Schuman Avenue, it embodies the public architecture of this period, marked by an Italian Florentine Renaissance inspiration. Its inauguration in 1878 marked its entry into office as a place of justice for the Mulhousian region, then integrated in a complex historical and territorial context, between French and German influences.

The building was designed in 1877 by the departmental architect Dietrich, whose work reflects the architectural standards of the time. In 1980 a major change was made with the addition of an additional floor, covered with a new roof, thus adapting the building to modern needs. Since 1992, parts of the court, such as the main facade (without its attic), the entrance hall and the honorary staircase, have been protected as historical monuments, highlighting their heritage value.

Mulhouse's courthouse is part of a larger architectural and urban complex, reflecting the evolution of judicial institutions in Alsace. Its Italian Renaissance style, rare in the region, makes it a remarkable example of 19th century architectural eclecticism. The partial protection of the building in 1992 reinforces its heritage status, while recalling its central role in local judicial history for over a century.

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