Quadrate in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe

Werner von Siemens

13.12.1816 - 06.12.1892

Photographed By James Hulse, February 20, 2024

1. Werner von Siemens Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Erfinder und Unternehmer
Der erste elektrische Aufzug der Welt
Am 11. Juli 1880 präsentierte Werner von Stemens in Mannheim den weltweit ersten elektrisch betriebenen Aufzug, den er zusammen mit seinem Geschäftspartner und Mechaniker Johann Georg Halske konstruierte. Mit dieser Erfindung trug Werner von Siemens dazu bei, den modernen Hochhausbau voran zu treiben.

English Translation:
Inventor and Entrepreneur
The world's first electric elevator
On July 11, 1880, Werner von Stemens presented the world's first electrically operated elevator in Mannheim, which he designed together with his business partner and mechanic Johann Georg Halske. With this invention, Werner von Siemens helped advance modern high-rise construction.

Erected by Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar and Siemens AG.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is July 11, 1880.

Location. 49° 29.066′ N, 8° 27.757′

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E. Marker is in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Quadrate. Marker is on Bismarckstraße just west of Kurpfalzstraße, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located along the sidewalk in front of the University of Mannheim. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: B37 14, Mannheim BW 68161, Germany. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. BASF (here, next to this marker); Carl Benz (here, next to this marker); Prof. Dr. Albert Fraenkel (here, next to this marker); Adolf Kußmaul (here, next to this marker); Max Weber (a few steps from this marker); Freudenberg (a few steps from this marker); William Fardely (a few steps from this marker); Karl Friedrich Schimper (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mannheim.

More about this marker. The bronze plaque is one of 42 plaques set up along the “Electoral Palatinate Mile of Innovations” in front of Mannheim Palace.

Also see . . . 1880 First elevator presented in Mannheim. Kurpfälzer Mile of Innovations

When Werner von Siemens discovers the "dynamoelectric principle" in 1866 and builds his first dynamo machine, he immediately recognizes the importance of electrical energy and looks for practical applications. During the construction of his electrically powered railroad, presented at the Berlin Industrial Exhibition
Photographed By James Hulse, February 20, 2024

2. The Werner von Siemens Marker is located on the sidewalk
in 1879, it occurred to him that it should also be possible to build elevators with electric drives. Until then, elevators had been driven hydraulically, but this was very complicated and expensive.

(Submitted on February 24, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 45 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.