Eupen in Liège, Wallonia, Belgium — Northwestern Europe
Ehemaliges Kaufmannshaus
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Former Merchant’s House
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 27, 2024
1. Ehemaliges Kaufmannshaus / Former Merchant’s House Marker
Ehemaliges Kaufmannshaus
Erbaut um 1750 nach Entwürfen der Aachen-Lütticher Schule für den Tuchfabrikanten André de Grand Ry
Gut erhaltene Inneneinrichtung
Bemerkenswert u. a. die Rokoko-Haustüre
Seit 1950 Sitz der Tageszeitung „Grenz-Echo“
Ancienne Maison de Marchand
Construite vers 1750 pour le drapier André de Grand Ry
Depuis 1950 siège du quotidien «Grenz-Echo»
Vroegere Koopmanswoning
Gebouwd rond 1750 voor de drapenier André de Grand Ry
Sinds 1950 zetel van het dagblad „Grenz-Echo"
Former Merchant’s House
Built around 1750 based on designs by the Aachen-Liège school for the cloth manufacturer André de Grand Ry. Well-preserved interior. Notable features include the Rococo front door. Since 1950 the headquarters of the daily newspaper “Grenz-Echo”.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1750.
Location.
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, 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 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Klösterchen / Little Convent (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemaliger Schererwinkel / Former Shearing Workshop (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Eupener Bierbrauerei / Brasserie Eupenoise / Eupener Brouwerij / Eupener Brewery (about 90 meters away); Kirche „Zur Unbefleckten Empfängnis“ / Church “of the Immaculate Conception” (about 180 meters away); Rathaus / City Hall (about 180 meters away); Willy Mommer, Sr. and Willy Mommer, Jr. (approx. half a kilometer away); Clermont-sur-Berwinne (approx. 10.9 kilometers away); Clermont WWI and WWII Memorial (approx. 10.9 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eupen.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 27, 2024
2. Ehemaliges Kaufmannshaus / Former Merchant’s House Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 27, 2024
3. Ehemaliges Kaufmannshaus / Former Merchant’s House and Marker
Photographed by Marco, Brux., circa 1903
4. Market Square with Marian Pillar
The former merchant’s house is visible here directly behind the pillar.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 5, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
