Bad Homburg vor der Höhe in Hochtaunuskreis, Hesse, Germany — Central Europe
Engelapotheke
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“Angel Apothecary”
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 22, 2024
1. Engelapotheke / “Angel Apothecary” Marker
Oldest apothecary in the town. Opened in the historical center in 1684. In this building from about 1750. Rebuilt in 1901 by Louis Jacobi and provided with half-timbering.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1684.
Location. 50° 13.744′ N, 8° 36.686′ E. Marker is in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Hessen (Hesse), in Hochtaunuskreis. It is on Schulberg, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Schulberg 7, Bad Homburg vor der Höhe HE 61348, 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: Ritter von Marx Bridge / Ritter-von-Marx-Brücke (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gerechtigkeit nach 400 Jahren / Justice After 400 Years (about 120 meters away); Altes Haus / Old House (about 120 meters away); Bad Homburg vor der Höhe Holocaust Memorial
this page online
Also see . . . Engel Apotheke (Stadt Bad Homburg, in German). The town’s history of the apothecary, which doesn’t quite match the marker….
Excerpt (in translation): In 1684, the pharmacist Georg Jost Winkelmann received the privilege from Landgrave Friedrich II to sell herbs, powders, ointments and other medicines to the then approximately 2,000 Homburgers. At that time, his pharmacy was located somewhere in the newly built "New Town", and it was not until 1854 that the Engel Pharmacy moved to the house at Schulberg 7 - 9.(Submitted on May 25, 2024.)
The interior, which made the Engel Pharmacy a true gem, dates from 1901. It was designed by none other than Louis Jacobi, who was a friend of the then pharmacist Theophil Höser.
The listed building is currently being renovated, and the Engel Pharmacy no longer exists.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 22, 2024
2. Engelapotheke / “Angel Apothecary” Marker
The marker is between the two windows to the right of the entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
