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Bahnhofstrasse in Zürich, Switzerland — Central Europe (the Alps)
 

Zur Glocke

 
 
Zur Glocke Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2013
1. Zur Glocke Marker
Inscription. Um 1357 in besitz des glockengiessers Konad Glogger.
1881 fasst architekt Adolf Brunner (1837-1909) die beiden bis ins mittelalter zurückreichenden gebäudekomplexe zu einem fünfgeschossigen haus mit mansarddach zusammen. Die hauptfassade wird in neurenaissance-formen gestaltet.
1925 keramikverkleidung des erdgeschosses in art déco für das Café Usenbenz.
Unter denkmalschutz seit 2002

German–English translation:

Zur Glocke

1357 owned by bell maker Konad Glogger.
1881 architect Adolf Brunner (1837-1909) combines two medieval building complexes into to a five-storey house with mansard roof. The main façade is decorated in neo-Renaissance forms.
1925 art deco ceramic cladding on the ground floor for the cafe Usenbenz.
Under monument protection since 2002
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1357.
 
Location. 47° 22.323′ N, 8° 32.423′ E. Marker is in Zürich. It is in Bahnhofstrasse. Marker is at the intersection of Robert-Walser-Gasse and Glockengasse, on the left when traveling north on Robert-Walser-Gasse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Zürich 8001, Switzerland. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
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of this marker. (Goethe Stayed Here) (a few steps from this marker); Joh. Caspar Lavater (within shouting distance of this marker); Grosser Widder (within shouting distance of this marker); Tatzfuss (within shouting distance of this marker); Zur Grossen Mücke (within shouting distance of this marker); Pfeife (within shouting distance of this marker); Turmhaus (within shouting distance of this marker); Turteltäubi (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zürich.
 
Zur Glocke Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2013
2. Zur Glocke Marker
Glockengasse image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2013
3. Glockengasse
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 462 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on July 29, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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