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Schweinfurt, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
 

Professor Theodor Fischer

 
 
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 12, 2019
1. Professor Theodor Fischer Marker
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Vormals Geburtshaus des
Architekten und Städtebauers
Professor
Theodor Fischer

1862-1938
Er gilt als Befreier der Baukunst
vom Historismus.
In Schweinfurt erinnert u.a.
die "Wirsing-Villa” an ihn.

(English translation:)

Former place of birth of the architect and city planner, Professor Theodor Fischer, 1862-1938. He is considered a liberator of architecture from historicism. In Schweinfurt, amongst his other works, the Wirsing Villa is particularly notable.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.
 
Location. 50° 2.663′ N, 10° 13.912′ E. Marker is in Schweinfurt, Bayern (Bavaria). It is at the intersection of Georg-Wichterman-Platz and Kirchgasse, on the right when traveling east on Georg-Wichterman-Platz. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Georg-Wichterman-Platz 8, Schweinfurt BY 97421, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself

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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: Ehemalige Rückert-Buchhandlung / The Former Rueckert Bookshop (within shouting distance of this marker); Raven Hotel / Hotel zum Raben (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hartmann Jalousie und Rolladen / Hartmann's Shutters and Blinds (about 180 meters away); Dr. Martin Luther (about 180 meters away); Engelbert Fries and Wilhelm Höpflinger (about 180 meters away); Das Zeughaus - Städtisches Waffenarsenal / The Armory - Municipal Arsenal (about 210 meters away); Schopperschen Haus / Schopper's House (about 210 meters away); Schweinfurt (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schweinfurt.
 
Additional keywords. Gedenktafel
 
Professor Theodor Fischer Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 12, 2019
2. Professor Theodor Fischer Marker - wide view
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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