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Schwäbisch Gmünd in Ostalbkreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
 

Marktplatz Nr. 11
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Market Square No. 11

 
 
Marktplatz Nr. 11 / Market Square No. 11 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 24, 2017
1. Marktplatz Nr. 11 / Market Square No. 11 Marker
Inscription.   Das von J. M. Keller umgebaute Haus steht an der Ecke zur Bocksgasse und ist das Stammhaus des Handelsgeschäfts von Franz Achilles von Stahl. Eindrucksvoll das prächtige Portal mit geschmiedetem Oberlichtgitter. Den Schlußstein krönen die Wappen der Familien Stahl und Wingert.

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(English translation:)

The house, rebuilt by J. M. Keller, stands on the corner of Bocksgasse and is the original location of Franz Achilles von Stahl's trading business. Particularly impressive is the magnificent portal with forged skylight grid. The cornerstone is crowned by the coats of arms of the Stahl and Wingert families.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
 
Location. 48° 47.989′ N, 9° 47.854′ E. Marker is in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Baden-Württemberg, in Ostalbkreis. It is at the intersection of Marktplatz and Bockgasse on Marktplatz. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Marktplatz 11, Schwäbisch Gmünd BW 73525, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe,

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Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Marktplatz Nr. 16 (within shouting distance of this marker); Johanniskirche / St. John's Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Post (within shouting distance of this marker); Glockenturm / Belltower (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Katharina Czisch (about 90 meters away); Schwäbisch Gmünd War Memorial (about 150 meters away); Münsterplatz 12 (about 150 meters away); Fuggerei (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schwäbisch Gmünd.
 
Marktplatz Nr. 11 / Market Square No. 11 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 24, 2017
2. Marktplatz Nr. 11 / Market Square No. 11 Marker
The marker is visible just to the left of the door.
Additional Marker found on corner of building image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 24, 2017
3. Additional Marker found on corner of building
On June 26, 1743, Emperor Charles VII traveled through the imperial city of Schwäbisch Gmünd on his way to Frankfurt am Main and was celebrated by the people.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 237 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on August 17, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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