Luzern, Switzerland — Central Europe (the Alps)

The Pfyffer Student House

Pfyffersches Stipendihaus

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 2, 2013

1. Pfyffersches Stipendihaus Marker

Inscription. Erbaut 1579 für Rudolf Pfyffer. 1584 uberlassen die Brüder Rudolf, Ludwig und Jost Pryffer das Haus de Jesuiten zur Unterbringung von Studierenden des nahen Jesuitengymnasiums.
Das Haus blieb bis 1811 im Besitze der Familie Pfyffer.
1824 teilweise Umgestaltung im Innern.
Unter Denkmalschutz seit 1980
Restauriert 1977 - 1978
German-English translation:

Pfyffersches Stipendihaus
Built in 1579 for Rudolf Pfyffer. In 1584 the brothers Rudolf, Ludwig and Jost de Pryffer let the house to the Jesuits to accommodate students of the nearby Jesuit school.
The house remained in the Pfyffer family possession until 1811.
In 1824 the interior was partially remodelled.
Historical monument since 1980.
Restored 1977-1978.

Erected by Stadt der Luzern (City of Lucerne).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1579.

Location. 47° 3.051′ N, 8° 18.209′ E. Marker is in Luzern. Marker is on Münzgasse, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Münzgasse 1, Luzern 6003, Switzerland. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Von Sonnenberg House (a few steps from this marker); The Singer House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Sonnenberg House in Zoepfli (within shouting distance of this marker); The Burgher Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Ritter Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); Metzgerrainli 6 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Stammhaus Corragioni D’Orelli (about 120 meters away); Metzgerrainli (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Luzern.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 2, 2013

2. Pfyffersches Stipendihaus Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 596 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.