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The first building on the site is known as the
Stockalper House, which was built in 1532 by Peter Stockalper. Over the following century it was expanded toward the north, but it remained generally unchanged until the rise of Kaspar Stockalper. Kaspar Stockalper was born to a wealthy family in Brig
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Kaspar's extensive trade empire required an extensive warehouse and in 1658 he began construction on the Palace to provide that space. Construction of the 80 meters (260 ft) long building lasted 20 years. Once it was completed, Kaspar did not get many opportunities to enjoy his monumental
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In 1948 the city took over the Palace and in 1960 the city council moved in. A museum was established in the Palace and some of the rooms were renovated and used for concerts and exhibitions. Since 2010 the courtyard and surrounding parks have been included in
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Stockalper House. It is a rectangular building with three towers on the north-west, south-west and south-east corners. The interior features a large, rectangular courtyard (40 m × 32 m ) with arcades in the style of the
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of Valais negotiated an agreement that allowed Kaspar to return and live out his last years in his Palace.
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