Široká No. 45
Location:
Široká No. 45
Description of the Building:
In all probability we can speak about this as an original
gothic-rennaissance building, reconstructed in the first half of
the 17th century in early-Baroque style, especially its facade and
gable; the disposition of the interiors was also changed. The
present look of the house represents a typical example of
early-Baroque architecture in the environment of Český Krumlov.
Architectural and Historical Development:
The original building, standing on the site of the present house
No. 45, was probably gothic, according to its built-in portal. We
can notice that on the facade a rennaissance reconstruction was
carried out - the basic layout of the ground floor can be
considered Rennaissance as well. The present look of the house
retains its basic elements of Baroque, gained during a
reconstruction in the years 1676 - 1678. The house was built on the
site of a former out-building that originally belonged, together
with the present building no. 46, to the rear section of building
no. 43 on Soukenická Street - the original town fortification walls
were also utilized at that time. Early Baroque modifications
brought mainly the vaulting, as well as the staircased hall, the
cellar, and the facade of today\'s building no. 45.
Significant
Architectural Features:
Mostly the exterior features are worth mentioning - a symmetrical
gable with rectangular side scrolls and with a tympanium. The
windows are accentuated with scrolled stucco scrolls.
History of the House Residents:
The present land parcels of houses No. 45 and 46 belonged until the
middle of the 17th century to house No. 43 in Soukenická street -
there were out-buildings abutting onto the inhabitable part (a
malt-house, a vaulted stable, a malt-kiln) and a garden. The local
municipality of Český Krumlov bought this house together with No.
46 for 200 three scores of Meissen groschen. In 1682 the house was
sold to a stocking-knitter Kryštof Premeisl for a fairly high price
of 550 three scores of Meissen groschen. The textile trades,
stocking-knitting and drapery, were run by the owners of the house
to 1765; in 1772 a wheelwright´s was situated here.
Present Use:
Babyka - natural products