Stephansdom in Vienna, Austria

The Security Committee of 1848

Security Committee of 1848 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 15, 2017

1. Security Committee of 1848 Marker

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In diesem Hause trat der in den Revolutionstagen des Jahres 1848 zur Aufrechterhaltung der Ordnung vom Volke gewählte Sicherheitsausschuss am 26. Mai 1848 im Sitzungssaale zusammen

(English translation:) In this building during the Revolutionary days of 1848 there met in the meeting room on May 26, 1848 the people's-elected security committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is May 26, 1848.

Location. 48° 12.704′ N, 16° 22.269′ E. Marker is in Stephansdom, Wien (Vienna). Marker is on Wipplingerstrasse, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Wipplingerstrasse 8, Stephansdom, Wien 1010, Austria. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alter Berghof I / Old Berghof I (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mozart Lived Here (about 90 meters away); Mahnmal für die österreichischen jüdischen Opfer der Schoah / Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial (about 120 meters away); Memorial Plaque of the Archdiocese Vienna at Judenplatz (about 120 meters away);

The Security Committee of 1848 Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 15, 2017

2. The Security Committee of 1848 Marker - wide view

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Alter Berghof II / Old Berghof II (about 150 meters away); Türkenkugel / The Turkish Ball (about 210 meters away); Babenberger Stadtthor - Babenberg City Gate (about 210 meters away); Die Ankeruhr / The Anchor Clock (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stephansdom.

Also see . . . Revolutions of 1848 in the Austrian Empire (Wikipedia). (Submitted on February 12, 2020.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California.