Kaufhaus Biller, Heritage building in Starnberg, Germany
The Kaufhaus Biller is a two-story residential building with a retail space in Starnberg that features a classic shopfront and decorative roof structure. The facade preserves original elements such as window frames and entry stairs, while the floor plan still shows the typical arrangement of living quarters above and shop below.
The business started in 1804 at another location before moving here in 1857 when the railway connection arrived in Starnberg. The relocation followed the growing economic importance that the train station brought to the town.
The building takes its name from the merchant who established his business here 2 centuries ago and shaped the street's character. The spaces still show how people shopped and arranged their stores back then.
The building sits in the town center on the main street and is easy to reach on foot when walking through the town. The floor plan with separate entrances allows visitors to appreciate the structure from outside and see the classic arrangement of a shop house and residential section.
The house narrowly escaped demolition during the 1930s when the owner secured its survival by skillfully delaying official procedures. This quiet form of resistance preserved one of the few unchanged shop houses in the region.
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