Weinstraße 240, Historical residence at Weinstraße 240 in Hambach an der Weinstraße, Germany.
Weinstraße 240 is a residence in Hambach with features of regional wine estates, showing whitewashed walls and substantial gate openings. The facade and layout are designed for wine processing and storage, with cellars extending beneath the building.
The building is documented as an inn since 1750; around 1910 it was called "Zum Weinberg" and belonged to the wine estate owner Adam Disson. Its cellars are older: one gate bears the year 1583, a barrel-vaulted cellar has a portal marked "1605", and a baroque round-arched portal and an oven stone dated 1714 survive. Around 1930 the extension known as the "Fuchsbau" was added.
The building has been known as an inn since 1750; around 1910 it was called "Zum Weinberg" and belonged to the winery owner Adam Disson. The extension added around 1930 is known as the "Fuchsbau" because of its 74 doors. An information board headed Voelker/Fuchsbau, installed in the 2000s, outlines the property's history.
The location on Weinstraße makes the place easy to reach, with parking available nearby. Visitors should note this is a private residence that can be viewed from the exterior.
The extension added around 1930 is known as the "Fuchsbau" because of its 74 doors. An information board headed Voelker/Fuchsbau, put up in the 2000s, outlines the building's history for passers-by on the Weinstraße.
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