Kraków in Kraków Powiat, Lesser Poland, Poland — Central Europe

Ignacy Krieger

1817-1889

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 22, 2018

1. Ignacy Krieger Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

W tej kamienicy w latach 1860-1926 mieściło się atelier fotograficzne prowadzone przez wybitnego fotografa Ignacego Kriegera (1817-1889), jego syna Natana (1844-1903) i córkę Amalię (1846-1928). Fotografowanie Krakowa i jego zabytków uczynili oni głównym celem swojej pracy.

W dwusetną rocznicę urodzin Ignacego Kriegera tablicę tę ufundowało Muzeum Historyczne Miasta Krakowa.

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In this building, in the years 1860 to 1926, a photographic studio was located, led by an outstanding photographer Ignacy Krieger (1817-1889), his son Natan (1844-1903) and his daughter Amalia (1846-1928). Taking pictures of Kraków and its monuments was the main aim of their work.

The plaque was founded on the second centenary of lgnacy Krieger's birth by the Historical Museum of the City of Kraków.

Erected 2017 by Historical Museum

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of the City of Kraków.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 50° 3.748′ N, 19° 56.289′ E. Marker is in Kraków, Małopolska (Lesser Poland), in Kraków Powiat. It is at the intersection of Świętego Jana and Rynek Główny, on the right when traveling north on Świętego Jana. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Świętego Jana 1, Kraków, Małopolska 31-017, Poland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

the Carpathian States,

Central Europe,

Eastern Europe,

the Schengen Area,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Russian Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Józef Chłopicki (within shouting distance of this marker); First Evangelical Church (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Church of St. John the Baptist and John the Evangelist (about 90 meters away); Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (about 90 meters away); Rafał Józef Czerwiakowski

Ignacy Krieger Marker - Wide View, looking north on Świętego Jana image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 22, 2018

2. Ignacy Krieger Marker - Wide View, looking north on Świętego Jana

The marker is visible on the right side of the street, just above the heads of the pedestrians.

(about 120 meters away); Honoré de Balzac (about 120 meters away); Stanisław Wyspiański (about 150 meters away); Feliks Nowowiejski (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kraków.

Also see . . .
1. Ignacy Krieger (Wikipedia, in Polish). (Submitted on June 3, 2018.)
2. Newsclip of the marker unveiling - Odsłonięto tablicę pamiątkową. (YouTube, 1.5 min., in Polish) (Submitted on June 18, 2018.)

Ignacy Krieger image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Studio of Ignacy Krieger (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons), circa 1885

3. Ignacy Krieger

Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 371 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 3, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.