Quadrate in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Altes Rathaus
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Old Town Hall
Photographed by James Hulse, February 20, 2024
1. Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall Marker
Altestes erhaltenes gebäude und bedeutendstes baudenkmal der früheren hauptstadt der kurpfalz. Errichtet unter kurfürst Johann Wilhelm von J.G. Haggenmiller 1700-1711. Als Rathaus genutzt 1705-1910. Im II. Weltkrieg bis auf die fassaden zerstört. Wiederaufbau 1952-1954, renoviert 1985-1987 durch das Städtische hochbauamt.
Marktplatzwache
Oldest preserved building and most important architectural monument of the former capital of the Electoral Palatinate. Built under Elector Johann Wilhelm by J.G. Haggenmiller 1700-1711. Used as a town hall 1705-1910. Destroyed except for the facades in World War II. Reconstruction 1952-1954, renovated 1985-1987 by the Municipal Building Authority.
Marketplace Guard
Erected by Stad Mannheim.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 49° 29.352′ N, 8° 28.03′ E. Marker is in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Quadrate. It is at the intersection of F1 and Kurpfalzstraße, on the left when traveling west on F1. The marker is located next to the entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: F1 5, Mannheim BW 68159, 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: Altes Rathaus und Untere Pfarrkirche F 1 / Old Town Hall and Lower Parish Church F 1 (within shouting distance of this marker); Bassermannhaus, R 1, 4-6 / Bassermann House, R 1, 4-6 (within shouting distance of this
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Also see . . . Altes Rathaus (Mannheim). Wikipedia German Language (Submitted on March 13, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, February 20, 2024
2. The entrance to the Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, February 20, 2024
3. The front of the Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall
Photographed by James Hulse, February 20, 2024
4. The view of the Altes Rathaus with the city fountain in front
Photographed by Gerhard Blümlein & Co., Frankfurt a. M., 1910
5. Marktplatz mit Rathaus
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