Eschach in Füssen in Ostallgäu, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Hier wohnten die Geigenmacher
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The Violin Makers Lived Here

Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2024

1. Hier wohnten die Geigenmacher / The Violin Makers Lived Here Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Hier wohnten die Geigenmacher
Andreas Resle
von 1695 bis 1756
Franz Geißenhof
von 1753 bis 1806
Markus Guggemos
von 1787 bis 1806
Franz Geißenhof wanderte nach Wien aus und gilt
als der bedeutendste Geigenmacher Wiens.

English Translation:
The violin makers lived here
Andreas Resle
from 1695 to 1756
Franz Geißenhof
from 1753 to 1806
Markus Guggemos
from 1787 to 1806
Franz Geißenhof emigrated to Vienna and is
considered the most important violin maker in Vienna.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1695.

Location. 47° 34.03′ N, 10° 42.023′ E. Marker is in Füssen, Bayern (Bavaria), in Ostallgäu. It is in Eschach. It is on Brotmarkt just north of Lechhadle, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located in the middle of the two entrances to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Brotmarkt 6, Füssen BY 87629, 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.

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Brotmarkt mit Lautenmacherbrunnen / Bread Market with Lute-Makers Fountain (a few steps from this marker); Kloster St. Mang / St. Mang Monastery (within shouting distance of this marker); Lechtor (within shouting distance of this marker); Unter den Bögen Haus / Under the Arches House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Zächerlhaus (about 90 meters away); Pfarrer Sebastian Kneipp / Pastor Sebastian Kneipp (about 90 meters away); Annakapelle / Anna Chapel (about 90 meters away); Hohes Schloss zu Füssen / High Castle at Füssen (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Füssen.

Also see . . .
1. Franz Geissenhof. Wikipedia German language (Submitted on May 7, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

2. The cradle of European lute- and violin-making. Füssen Bavaria

In the history of European music Füssen acquired outstanding importance thanks to its lute- and violin-makers. Thus Füssen is regarded as the cradle of lute-making on a commercial scale: In 1562 it was here that Europe's first lute-makers guild was founded.

At times there were up to 20 master of lute-makers working in the town on the River Lech, which then had some 2000 inhabitants. In the baroque age Füssen developed into an important centre of German violin-making. In the 18th century alone, 80 violin-makers were working in the town and
Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2024

2. Hier wohnten die Geigenmacher / The Violin Makers Lived Here Marker
their instruments were in great demand throughout Europe.

(Submitted on May 7, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2024

3. Hier wohnten die Geigenmacher / The Violin Makers Lived Here Marker

The marker is located in the middle of the two entrances to the building.

Statue of Violin Maker in courtyard image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2024

4. Statue of Violin Maker in courtyard

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 175 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 7, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.

Hier wohnten die Geigenmacher⎯⎯⎯The Violin Makers Lived Here

Hier wohnten die Geigenmacher
⎯⎯⎯
The Violin Makers Lived Here