Hackethal - House Cow 's Leg (Haus Kuhfuß) - Husemeyer House Soest / Germany description:This shop 'In the Cow Leg' dates from the 17th century. On the ground
level, there is a galery under pointed arches. Higher, you
find timber framing with wood carving. In the
gable top one sees a cow leg - linked to the name of the
building.
The house was rebuilt in 1941, after the fact that in 1940 a fire bomb had destroyed
the historical building. (this is also indicated on the wall).
The wood carving is probably made by
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fritz_ViegenerFritz Viegener and show National
Socialist symbols (including a swastika).
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