Niederdorf in Zürich, Switzerland — Central Europe (the Alps)

Johann Georg Bodmer

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 17, 2024

1. Johann Georg Bodmer Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In diesem hause wohnte 1860-1864
Zürichs sohn
Johann Georg Bodmer
9. dez. 1786 - 30. mai 1864
Erfinder und Maschinenbauer

(English translation:)
In this house from 1860 to 1864 lived Zurich’s son, Johann Georg Bodmer (Dec. 9, 1786 - Mai 30, 1864), inventor and mechanical engineer.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is December 9, 1786.

Location. 47° 22.452′ N, 8° 32.642′ E. Marker is in Zürich. It is in Niederdorf. It is on Mühlegasse east of Limmatquai, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Mühlegasse 12, Zürich 8001, Switzerland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in 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: Zur Schwarzen Stege (within shouting distance of this marker); Tiefe Schmitte (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Schwule, Lesben und trans Menschen / Gays, Lesbians, and Transgender Persons in Zurich (within shouting distance of this marker); Pestalozzihaus (within shouting distance of this marker); Hirschen (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Brunnenhof (about 120 meters away); Alte Landkutsche (about 120 meters away); Kerzenstock (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zürich.

Also see . . . Johann Georg Bodmer (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: Johann Georg Bodmer (6 December 1786 – 29 May 1864) was a prolific Swiss inventor, making contributions to areas ranging from weaponry to steam engines, textile manufacture (machinery for wool spinning), and railroad construction.

(Submitted on August 30, 2024.)

Johann Georg Bodmer Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 17, 2024

2. Johann Georg Bodmer Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.