Dům čp. 12 House

Welcome to Štramberk, where history intersects with the present in every corner. Right now, you're standing in front of a house with number 12, which quietly tells the story of the city's transformation. If you look at it, you'll see a walled-up structure that, with its face, sees the calm of the square and its stability resembles a long time ago. It is a building that has absorbed many decades of history, and today it is an important part of the urban conservation. It is listed in the list of cultural monuments of the Czech Republic, which means that its preservation is considered essential for our common memory. Let us now stop at how the house got to this form. The history of this place takes us deep into the eighteenth century. Already in the year seven hundred twenty one was the owner of the house Michal Kelnar, which he detected as a beanbag township. At the time, however, the building looked completely different. Imagine at this point the original grafted house, typical of older buildings in this area. The grafted walls of wooden beams gave the house a completely different character, much more modest and rustic than you see today. The change came later, between the year one thousand eight hundred and one thousand eight hundred thirty-three. It was at this time that a major reconstruction took place. The original wooden structure gave way to the walled ścianami and the house gained its present appearance in the spirit of the late Empire. This style has brought purity, balance and some nobility to architecture. Now, if you look at the front of the house, feel this harmony, which is typical of this direction. Although the house has changed slightly over the years, it still carries the spirit of the time when the city began to modernise and develop. Now pay attention to the role this house played in the community. It may surprise you that this building wasn't always just a house. In the past there was the heart of the city administration because the house No. 12 served as the first town hall in Štramberk. So imagine that this is where important things were decided before, where the city's leaders met and the order that made it work. It is fascinating to think of how many important discussions and decisions took place in these walls before the building returned to other uses. The Kelnar family, who owned the house for so long, said goodbye to the real estate in a thousand eight hundred and seventy. After that, the house was in the hands of other owners, which brings us to one of the most interesting personalities connected to this place. At the beginning of the twentieth century, between a thousand and a thousand and nine hundred and ten, married Joseph and Caroline Baar moved into the house. Why is it important? Because this is where the parents of the famous writer Zdeněk Bár lived. It is very likely that in this very environment, in the atmosphere of this house on the square, the world began to emerge, which later Zdeněk Báro described in his books. When you look at the windows and doors of the house, try to imagine a young writer spending his childhood here watching life on the streets of Štramberk. Now let's think about how the house evolved in the newer period. In the year one thousand nine hundred sixty, the object was purchased by Alois Hanzelka. The house continued to live, but with the advent of the new century a new dimension was added to it. After a year of a thousand and nine hundred and ninety, a candy store was set up in the building. It is a beautiful contrast that the place where the rigour of the town hall offices once ruled and where the talent of the writer has increased, today serves to delight visitors and residents who come here for sweet refreshments. The interesting thing that may elude you is the transformation from a wooden grafted house to a walled building. It is a symbol for the entire development of Štramberk, which gradually transformed from a small settlement into a major city with a rich culture. This house is like an open book where every layer of plaster and every change in arrangement tells of a different century. From the beaner to the councilman to the confectioner and writer. Now that you know the story of house number 12, I suggest you take a moment in silence to perceive the atmosphere of this place. Look at the facade details and try to connect all these pieces of history to one whole. It's a place where official seriousness meets family warmth and the sweet taste of the present. Thank you for your attention to this house. I hope you're interested in his story. Now I invite you to continue to explore other beautiful corners of Štramberk and discover the secrets that hide other historical buildings in the surroundings. I wish you a pleasant walk and many new experiences in this wonderful city. Goodbye.