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Lindach in Schweinfurt, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
 

Historisches Rathaus
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Old City Hall

 
 
Historisches Rathaus / Old City Hall Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 24, 2019
1. Historisches Rathaus / Old City Hall Marker
Inscription.  
Um 1550 wurde dieses Haus auf dem mittleren Teil des Dorfangers von einem Lindacher Bürger als Privathaus erbaut. Spätgotische Einflüsse und Elemente aus der Zeit der Renaissance prägen den Baustil des Gebäudes.

Die baulichen Besonderheiten sind der nach Westen ausgerichtete Treppengiebel, das Krüppelwalmdach, die so genannte Welsche Haube, die Außentreppe ins Obergeschoss führend und das Schmuckfachwerk mit den typischen Formen.

Das Obergeschoss wurde um 1680 an die Gemeinde verkauft. Das Untergeschoss blieb in Privatbes itz bis 1987. Danach wurde das ganze Haus endgültig Gemeindebesitz. Im Obergeschoss befanden sich einst Ratsstube und Kaplanei.

Um 1681 erfolgte der Anbau des gemeindlichen Backhauses, das von der gesamten Dorfbevölkerung genutzt werden konnte.

Durch das so genannte „Backenspiel” wurde einst die Reihenfolge der Backzeiten verlost. Dieses Haus hat eine wechselvolle Geschichte er- fahren. So war es ehemals auch Dorfschmiede, Unterkunft des Dorfhirten und die des Ortsgeist- lichen. Heute dient es als Versammlungs- und Probenraum für die örtlichen Vereine.

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(English translation:)

Around 1550 this house was built on the middle part of the village commons by a Lindach citizen for use as a private house. Late Gothic influences and Renaissance elements of the time influence the architectural style of the building.

Notable structural features are the west-aligned gables, the hipped roof, the so-called Welsh hood, the external staircase leading into the upper floor, and the decorative framework.

Around 1680 the upper floor was sold to the community. The lower floor remained under private ownership until 1987, when the whole house finally became community property. Upstairs there was once a council room and chaplain's office.

Around 1681 there was the addition of the communal baking house, which could be used by the entire village population.

Through the so-called "baking game" the baking time slots were raffled off. The house has a rich and varied history, as it was also housed the village smithy, and was also used as lodgings for local shepherds and for priests making their rounds. Today it serves as a meeting and gathering place for local clubs and associations.
 
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This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ArchitectureIndustry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1550.
 
Location. 49° 55.61′ N, 10° 12.15′ E. Marker is in Lindach, Bayern (Bavaria), in Schweinfurt. It is at the intersection of Kolitzheimer Strasse and Lindenstrasse, on the left when traveling east on Kolitzheimer Strasse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lindach BY 97509, 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 in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Dorfgasthaus Zum Löwen / "At the Lions" Village Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Dorfkirche Lindach / Lindach Village Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Dorfkapelle Lindach / Lindach Village Chapel (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ehemaliger Klosterhof mit historischer Weinkelter / Former Monastery Building and Historic Winepress
Historisches Rathaus / Old City Hall Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 24, 2019
2. Historisches Rathaus / Old City Hall Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here at the foot of the stairs.
(approx. 2.5 kilometers away); Weinbauchronik von Stammheim / Stammheim Viniculture Timeline (approx. 2.5 kilometers away); Franz Herbert (approx. 2.5 kilometers away); Wein-Kult Tour bei Stammheim / Wine Cult-Tour in Stammheim (approx. 2.5 kilometers away); Das Historisches Rathaus / The Historic Town Hall (approx. 2.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lindach.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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