The Blue and The White House, Cultural property in Basel, Switzerland
The Blue and White House display contrasting colored facades with detailed architectural elements at Rheinsprung 16 and 18 in Basel's center.
Built between 1763 and 1775, the houses belonged to brothers Lukas and Jakob Sarasin, who operated a silk ribbon manufacturing business.
The buildings feature decorative ceiling stucco by Johann Martin Frohweis and ceramic stoves from the Frisching manufactory of Bern.
The structures now serve as government offices for Basel-Stadt canton administration, with regular working hours from Monday through Friday.
Lukas Sarasin maintained detailed accounting records during construction, documenting worker wages and material costs for future generations.
Location: Basel
Location: Basel-Stadt
GPS coordinates: 47.55830,7.58951
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:25
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