Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Ehemaliger Ballsaal
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Former Ballroom
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 18, 2023
1. Ehemaliger Ballsaal / Former Ballroom Marker
Erbaut durch die Kasino Gesellschaft 1824
Former ballroom of the Casino Building. Built in 1824 by the Kasino Gesellschaft (Casino Society).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.
Location. 49° 58.473′ N, 9° 8.671′ E. Marker is in Aschaffenburg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is at the intersection of Karlsplatz and Pfaffengasse, on the right when traveling west on Karlsplatz. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Pfaffengasse 13, Aschaffenburg BY 63739, 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 6 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dr. Johannes Kirsch (within shouting distance of this marker); Stiftsbrunnen / Collegiate Church Fountain (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Aschaffenburg (about 120 meters away); Peter Gingold (about 150 meters away); Schmerlenbacher Klosterhof / Schmerlenbach Convent
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Also see . . . Die Geschichte des Bachsaals (Spessartbund).
The History of the Ballroom (in translation): The building at Pfaffengasse 13 was first mentioned in a document in 1315 and originally belonged to the monastery. It was the main house of the respective monastery dean, later an archepiscopal seminary.(Submitted on October 10, 2023.)
In 1824 the Aschaffenburg Casino Society bought it and had a new building (today's Bachsaal) built.
Casino companies were founded as social clubs in many cities after the French Revolution. They were made up of men from the middle class (civil servants, officers, clergy, manufacturers, doctors, businessmen) and they played billiards, cards or talked about the latest news together. Large social celebrations also took place in the halls. A ball was held at the Casino Aschaffenburg in honor of the visit of the Crown Prince and Princess of Bavaria (later Ludwig I and his wife Therese) with around 2,000 invited people.
In 1888 the casino society had a bowling alley built next to the Bachsaal building, but nothing of it can be seen today.
Around 1920, the Aschaffenburg casino society dissolved and the complex passed to the Protestant church building association.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 18, 2023
2. Ehemaliger Ballsaal / Former Ballroom Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 10, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
