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Tanner's House (Brueckenstrasse 5)
Das spätbarocke Erscheinungsbild wird durch die Tor- anlage mit der Holzpforte unterstrichen. Fast säulenartig wirkende Seitenpfosten aus Sandstein mit Rechteckfeldern und Rosetten tragen den Deckstein. Die eingeschlagen Initialen O.D. 1825 werden von Girlanden, rechteckigen Flächen und einer Rosette umrahmt.
Das mehrstufige, trapezförmige Gesims wird auf den Seiten von stilisierten Pinienzapfen begrenzt. Pinienzapfen gelten schon seit den Hochkulturen zwischen Euphrat und Tigris vor mehreren tausend Jahren als Symbol für Glück und Segen.
Der halbrunde Mittelstein zeigt einen Kugelaufsatz mit drei gekreuzten Gerbermessern.
Auf der Rückseite symbolisiert die aufgehende Sonne mit ihren Strahlen das Blühen des Familienstammbaumes.
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This former tannery compound with its double-hipped roof, underlying solid soil, and shutters was also part of the dynasty of the tanning families in Zeilitzheim.
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The multi-level, trapezoidal cornice is bounded on the sides by stylized pine cones. Pine cones have been a symbol of blessing and protection since the development of the high cultures between the Euphrates and Tigris centuries ago.
The semicircular central stone shows a ball attachment with three crossed tannery knives.
On the reverse side, the rising sun with its rays symbolizes the flowering of the family tree. (Marker Number 3b.)
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.
Location. 49° 53.905′ N, 10° 16.152′ E. Marker is in Zeilitzheim, Bayern (Bavaria), in Schweinfurt. It is at the intersection of Brueckenstrasse and An den Kirchgaden, on the right when traveling east on Brueckenstrasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Brueckenstrasse 5, Zeilitzheim
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 Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gemeindebäckerei / Community Bake-House (a few steps from this marker); Gerberhaueser / Tanners Houses (within shouting distance of this marker); Badtor / "Bath" Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemalige Gendarmeriestation / Former Police Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehem. Dorfbrauerei / Former Village Brewery (within shouting distance of this marker); Das Badhaus / The Bathhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Stone Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Storchenbrünnlein / Little Stork Spring (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zeilitzheim.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 27, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
