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Strasbourg in Bas-Rhin, Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne, France — Western Europe
 

L'École Saint-Thomas

 
 
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 18, 2024
1. L'École Saint-Thomas Marker
Inscription. À cet emplacement se trouvait de 1756 à 1900 l'hôtel de la Monnaie. Le bätiment est détruit pour permettre la construction de l'école Saint-Thomas, réalisée par Fritz Beblo (1872-1947) en 1907. il conçoit le bâtiment comme un palais donnant sur l'eau. Son architecture soignée témoigne des moyens mis en œuvre par la municipalité pour doter Strasbourg d'écoles modernes et spacieuses. L'architecte renoue avec l'architecture traditionnelle alsacienne, remettant à l'honneur les formes locales comme les toits de tuiles à forte pente. L'école constitue ainsi, avec ses pignons et tourelles sur l'ill, une relecture de la Renaissance alsacienne.


An dieser Stelle befand sich zwischen 1756 und 1900 die Münzprägeanstalt (Hôtel de la Monnaie). Das Gebäude wurde für den Bau der Thomasschule abgerissen, den Fritz Beblo (1872-1947) im Jahre 1907 ausführte. Er plante das Gebäude mit Blick auf das Wasser. In seiner sorgfältigen Architektur kommen die von der Stadtverwaltung eingesetzten Mittel zum Ausdruck, um Straßburg mit modernen, geräumigen Schulen auszustatten. Der Baumeister knüpfte an die traditionelle elsässische Architektur an, indem er lokale Formen wie die steilen Ziegeldächer wiederentdeckte. Die Schule stellt daher mit ihren zur Ill gewandten Giebeln und Türmchen eine Neuentwicklung der elsässischen Renaissance dar.


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site was previously occupied by the Hôtel de la Monnaie, from 1756 to 1900. This building was torn down to make way for Saint-Thomas's, a school designed by Fritz Beblo (1872-1947) in 1907. He had a vision of a palace set on the water. Beblo's thoughtful architecture reflects the municipality's ambition to endow Strasbourg with modern, spacious schools. The architecture harks back to a traditional Alsatian style, honouring local features like steep-sloped tiled roofs. With its gables and turrets on the bank of the Ili, the school can be regarded as a reinterpretation of the Alsatian Renaissance.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1756.
 
Location. 48° 34.811′ N, 7° 44.657′ E. Marker is in Strasbourg, Grand Est (Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne), in Bas-Rhin. It is on Rue de la Monnaie east of Rue du Ponts Saint Martin, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Rue de la Monnaie, Strasbourg, Grand Est 67000, France. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony, the Roman Empire, and specifically the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Suzanne De Diétrich (within shouting distance of this marker); 500 Ans de Vie Universitaire a Strasbourg (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); L’Hôtel Zorn de Bulach (about 120 meters away); Le Fossé des Tanneurs (about
L'École Saint-Thomas Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 18, 2024
2. L'École Saint-Thomas Marker
180 meters away); La Maison des Tanneurs (about 240 meters away); Les Entrepôts (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Le 130e Noël (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Les Ponts Couverts (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Strasbourg.
 
L'École Saint-Thomas Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 18, 2024
3. L'École Saint-Thomas Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 162 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on January 10, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
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