Lorch in Ostalbkreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe

Goldener Adler

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 16, 2022

1. Goldener Adler Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Das Fachwerkhaus aus der zweiten Hälfte des 17. Jahrhunderts dokumentiert den bürgerlichen Wiederaufbau nach der Zerstörung Lorchs im Jahr 1634. Von 1762 bis 1818 befand sich in dem Handwerkerhaus eine Wirtschaft mit Branntweinbrennerei. Im Herbst 1867 wohnte Eduard Mörike vorübergehend hier, danach wurde der Wirtschaftsbetrieb unter dem Namen Goldener Adler wieder aufgenommen.

(English translation:)

This half-timbered house dating from the second half of the 17th century was part of the civic reconstruction after the destruction of Lorch in 1634. From 1762 to 1818 a brandy distillery was in the located in the building. In the fall of 1867 (the author) Eduard Mörike lived here temporarily, and after that it again became a commercial enterprise under the name Goldener Adler.

Erected by Stadt Lorch. (Marker Number 5.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1634.

Location. 48° 47.904′

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N, 9° 41.426′ E. Marker is in Lorch, Baden-Württemberg, in Ostalbkreis. Marker is on Hauptstraße, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hauptstraße 27, Lorch BW 73547, Germany. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Apotheke / Apothecary (a few steps from this marker); Mörikehaus / Home of Eduard Mörike (a few steps from this marker); Grüner Baum / Green Tree Inn (a few steps from this marker); Oberamtei, Oberförstei, Rathaus / Magistrate Office, Forestry Office, City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Badstube Pfarrhaus / Bathing Facilities, Rectory (within shouting distance of this marker); Gefängnis Rathaus / Jail, City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Wohn- und Handwerker Haus / Residential and Craftworkers House (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bahnhof / Railway Station (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lorch.

Goldener Adler and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 16, 2022

2. Goldener Adler and Marker

The marker is visible here on the left corner of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.