THE HOERDT FARMHOUSE Traditional Alsatian farmhousesAlsace would not be Alsace without its traditional timber-framed farmhouses - the Fächwarikhüss. The buildings are similar but are never identical. Each house respected local traditions and reflected the wishes of its original owner (its layout, structure, size, materials, decorative elements, etc.).The houses of the...
16-English-PUBLIC HEALTHCARE IN NORTH ALSACE
PUBLIC HEALTHCARE IN NORTH ALSACE From opening a beggars' refuge... to the Maison de la Santé de HoerdtFollowing a prefectural decree that prohibited begging, an establishment for "the detention of beggars" opened its doors in 1861 in Hoerdt. Functioning half way between a hospice and a prison, the beggars' refuge...
15-English-THE DAIRY COOPERATIVE
THE DAIRY COOPERATIVE An insurance policy against livestock mortalityFrom the end of the 19th century until 1950, cattle farmers paid into a mutual insurance scheme to receive compensation for livestock mortality. During this period, the size of the herds increased considerably. The number of cattle increased from 976 in 1955...