F1 in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe

Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall

Photographed By James Hulse, February 20, 2024

1. Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
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

English Translation:
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 F1. Marker is at the intersection

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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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Die Klaussynagoge / The Klaus Synagogue (within shouting distance of this marker); Marktplatzbrunnen / Market Square Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Harmonie-gesellschaft / Harmony Society (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bierbraukunst und Wirtshäuser in P 2 / Beer Brewing and Taverns in P 2 (about 210 meters away); Badische Bank O 4, 4 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Strohmarkt und Planken / Straw Market and Planks (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Carl Benz (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Werner von Siemens (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mannheim.

Also see . . . Altes Rathaus (Mannheim). Wikipedia German Language (Submitted on March 13, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The entrance to the Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 20, 2024

2. The entrance to the Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall and Marker

The front of the Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 20, 2024

3. The front of the Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall

The view of the Altes Rathaus with the city fountain in front image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 20, 2024

4. The view of the Altes Rathaus with the city fountain in front

Marktplatz mit Rathaus image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Gerhard Blümlein & Co., Frankfurt a. M., 1910

5. Marktplatz mit Rathaus

Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 13, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 5. submitted on March 13, 2024.