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Quartier de la Cathédrale in Strasbourg in Bas-Rhin, Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne, France — Western Europe
 

5 Place du Chateau

 
 
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 18, 2024
1. 5 Place du Chateau Marker
Inscription. Élevé entre 1857 et 1861, l'édifice est construit dans le cadre de travaux destinés à assainir le quartier et à mettre en valeur la cathédrale. À l'origine, cet immeuble de style néoclassique doit accueillir des bureaux, des commerces et des appartements de luxe. Les travaux sont presque terminés lorsque l'armée propose de louer le bâtiment pour y établir l'École de santé militaire. Elle occupe l'immeuble de 1861 à 1870, avant d'être transférée à Lyon. À sa place, la Poste s'installe dès 1871, rejointe ensuite par des services municipaux, puis le cabinet des Estampes et des Dessins, et enfin le 5e Lieu.

Das zwischen 1857 und 1861 entstandene Gebäude wurde im Rahmen der Sanierung des Stadtteils und zur Präsentation des Münsters errichtet. Ursprünglich wurde dieses neoklassische Gebäude für Büros, Geschäfte und Luxuswohnungen entworfen. Die Arbeiten waren fast abgeschlossen, als die Armee vorschlug, das Gebäude zu mieten, um hier das Militärkrankenhaus einzurichten. Dieses war von 1861 bis 1870 hier untergebracht, bevor es nach Lyon verlegt wurde. An seiner Stelle zog 1871 die Post ein, dann kamen die städtischen Dienste hinzu, schließlich das Kupferstichkabinett sowie der 5e Lieu.

No. 5 Place du Chateau was built between 1857 and 1861 as part of a scheme for cleaning up the surrounding district and showcasing
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the cathedral. The neoclassical- style building was originally meant for offices, businesses and luxury apartments. Work on them was just about finished when the army came in and asked to take over the building for its medical school. It remained there from 1861 to 1870, before the school was transferred to Lyon and the building taken over by the French post office in 1871, joined shortly afterwards by other city council departments and the cabinet des Estampes et des Dessins (the prints and drawings collection) and now the 5e Lieu tourist information centre.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
 
Location. 48° 34.872′ N, 7° 45.054′ E. Marker is in Strasbourg, Grand Est (Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne), in Bas-Rhin. It is in Quartier de la Cathédrale. It is at the intersection of Place du Château and Place de Cathédrale, on the right when traveling south on Place du Château. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Pl du Château, 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: Maison de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame (within shouting distance of this marker); La Maison de l’Œuvre Notre-Dame (within shouting distance of this marker); Le Palais Rohan (within shouting distance of this marker); La Place Gutenberg
5 Place du Chateau Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 18, 2024
2. 5 Place du Chateau Marker
(about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Grande-Île et Neustadt (about 210 meters away); La Cour du Corbeau (about 210 meters away); La Place Kléber (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); 500 Ans de Vie Universitaire a Strasbourg (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Strasbourg.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on January 11, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
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