Marktbreit in Kitzingen, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Alzheimer-Haus

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 25, 2023

1. Alzheimer-Haus Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Geburtshaus des Psychiaters Dr. Alois Alzheimer (1864-1915), Erforscher der nach ihm benannten Alzheimer-Krankheit. Haus erworben 1995 durch Lilly Deutschland GmbH, Nutzung als Gedenk- und Tagungsstätte.

(English translation:)

Birthplace of the psychiatrist Dr. Alois Alzheimer (1864-1915). Discoverer of the disease named after him - Alzheimer's disease. House purchased in 1995 by Lilly Germany GmbH, and used as a memorial and conference venue.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is June 14, 1864.

Location. 49° 40.015′ N, 10° 8.443′ E. Marker is in Marktbreit, Bayern (Bavaria), in Kitzingen. It is on Ochsenfurter Straße, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ochsenfurter Straße 15a, Marktbreit BY 97340, 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 walking distance of this marker: Aloys Alzheimer (here, next to this marker); Geburtshaus von Dr. August Ziegler (within shouting distance of this marker); Buhleitentor / “Buhleiten” Gate (about 120

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meters away, measured in a direct line); Bürgerhaus 19. Jahrhundert / 19th C. Patrician House (about 180 meters away); Hotel “Löwen” / “Lion” Hotel (about 210 meters away); Bürgerhaus 18. Jahrhundert / 18th Century Patrician House (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Malerwinkelhaus / “Painter’s Angle” House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Lagerhaus / Warehouse (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marktbreit.

Also see . . .
1. Alois Alzheimer (Wikipedia).

Overview: Alois Alzheimer (14 June 1864 – 19 December 1915) was a German psychiatrist and neuropathologist and a colleague of Emil Kraepelin. Alzheimer is credited with identifying the first published case of "presenile dementia", which Kraepelin would later identify as Alzheimer's disease.

(Submitted on October 19, 2023.)

2. Geburtshaus von Alois Alzheimer - Alzheimer‘s Birthplace (Stadt Marktbreit, Lilly GmbH). German and English language brochure about the house and Alzheimer’s life. (Submitted on October 19, 2023.)

Alzheimer-Haus Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 25, 2023

2. Alzheimer-Haus Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 378 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.