In 1795, under French rule, the municipality of Uccle was formed. But there was a problem. They had no town hall. The Maison communale d’Uccle, as it’s known in French, or Gemeentehuis van Ukkel in Dutch, didn’t exist yet. Early meetings were held in a local inn called “The Spijtigen Duivel” or “Regretful Devil”. This less-than-official setting hardly suited the burgeoning municipality. They needed a proper seat of power. By December 1797, the rectory of St. Peter’s Church was repurposed to serve as the town hall. This was a definite upgrade, but still a temporary solution. The Maison communale d’Uccle deserved a dedicated building, a structure that reflected its civic importance. Fast forward to 1828. Construction began on a new town hall at Homère Goossensplein. This building served a dual purpose, housing the town hall and a school. This was a major step, but the story of the Maison communale d’Uccle doesn’t end here. In 1882, the grand Maison communale d’Uccle that we see today was finally completed at Jean Vander Elstplein. The former town hall and school at Homère Goossensplein was converted into a hotel. Interestingly, the municipality bought it back in 1925. It then housed the Justice of the Peace, the police station, and the fire station. The Maison communale d’Uccle itself, a striking example of Louis XIII style, stands proudly as a symbol of Uccle’s rich history. It has witnessed the evolution of the town from a collection of noble manors to the bustling municipality it is today. From makeshift meetings in a tavern to its permanent home, the Maison communale d’Uccle’s journey reflects the town’s own growth and transformation.
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