Parkán No. 113
Description of the Building:
One-storey building with a non-sectioned facade, covered with a
shingled roof parallel with the street. The rear facade has a
wooden corridor, and on the ground floor is the former town
wall.
Architectural and Historical Development:
The building was created in the late Gothic period, and is first
mentioned in 1526. The present appearance is a result of
Renaissance and Classical adaptation.
Significant Architectural Features:
The left part of the ground floor is barrel vaulted with trilateral
sectors.
History of the House Residents:
The first known owner of the house was a miller named Markéta. In
1526 Linhart Saumer moved into the house. In 1581 the house was
occupied by a malt maker Mark Blecha, who was replaced by a belt
maker, Kryštof Ludwig. In 1647 the house belonged to a shoemaker,
Kryštof Mittenleider, and his family lived there until 1659. After
this a farrier, Ambrož Klapetzka, resided in the house. During 1673
- 1692 the house belonged to a shoemaker, Kryštof Höltzl family.
There is no further information about the next owners except their
names.
Present Use:
Residential house, used book store