Gerolzhofen in Schweinfurt, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Ehemalige Vogtei / Former Bailiff's Building

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 22, 2018

1. Ehemalige Vogtei / Former Bailiff's Building Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

1495 errichtete Bischof Lorenz von Bibra an der westlichen Stadtmauer eine neue Vogtei. Um 1600 wurde der Bau unter Bischof Julius Echter von Grund auf umgebaut und erweitert. Zu dem Komplex gehörten noch mehrere Scheunen, Keller, Sudhaus, Waschhaus und der Eulenturm. Im 20. Jahrhundert dann Nutzung als Finanzamt, heute altersgerechte Caritas-Wohnanlage.

(English translation:)

In 1495, Bishop Lorenz von Bibra established a new bailiwick on the west side of the city wall. Around 1600 that building was completely rebuilt and expanded under Bishop Julius Echter. The resulting complex consisted of not just the building, but additional outbuildings including several barns, cold storage, a brewhouse, washing facilities, and the Owl's Tower. During the 20th century the building was used as a tax office, and today it is used as an age-appropriate "Caritas" living facility.

Erected by Historischer Verein in Gerolzhofen e.V.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1495.

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49° 54.046′ N, 10° 20.848′ E. Marker is in Gerolzhofen, Bayern (Bavaria), in Schweinfurt. Marker is on Bürgermeister-Weigand-Straße just west of Marktplatz, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gerolzhofen BY 97447, Germany. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Owl's Tower (a few steps from this marker); Patrizierhaus von 1574 / Patrician House from 1574 (within shouting distance of this marker); Parish Church (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Baroque Crucifixion Sculpture (about 90 meters away); DenkOrt Deportationen 1941-1944 Gerolzhofen / Gerolzhofen Deportation 1941-44 Memorial (about 90 meters away); The Watchmen's Tower (about 120 meters away); Chapel of St. John (about 120 meters away); Centtor / "Cent" Gate (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gerolzhofen.

More about this marker. The marker is quite easy to miss, being made of plexiglass and not particularly large. It is located on the street on the side of the building, near the forward corner, about waist high.

Ehemalige Vogtei / Former Bailiff's Building Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 22, 2018

2. Ehemalige Vogtei / Former Bailiff's Building Marker - wide view

Made of plexiglas and hiding in plain sight, the marker can be difficult to see. It's about waist high, just beneath the flashing, close to the corner of the building.

Ehemalige Vogtei / Former Bailiff's Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 22, 2018

3. Ehemalige Vogtei / Former Bailiff's Building

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 3, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.