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

Hohe Tanne

 
 
Hohe Tanne Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 17, 2024
1. Hohe Tanne Marker
Inscription.  
1303 erstmals erwähnt, als das Kloster Oetenbach mehrere Häuser an der Oetenbachgasse erwarb.
1628/29 Umbau des mittelalterlichen Hauses durch Marx Schwytzer.
1674 Aufstockung um das vierte Obergeschoss. Saal mit Deckenmalerei in Renaissance-Beschlagwerk. Der vierachsige geschnitzte Kastenerker im zweiten Obergeschoss stammt wohl aus dem 18. Jahrhundert.
Um 1920 Bogeneinfahrt in den Hof.

Unter Denkmalschutz seit 2004

(English translation:)
First mentioned in 1303, when the Oetenbach monastery acquired several houses on Oetenbachgasse.
1628/29 The medieval house was rebuilt by Marx Schwytzer.
1674 The fourth floor was added. Hall with ceiling painting in Renaissance fittings. The four-axis carved box bay window on the second floor probably dates from the 18th century.
Around 1920, an arched entrance to the courtyard.

Listed as a historical monument since 2004

 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Zurich Blue Square series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1303.
 
Location. 47° 22.436′ N, 8° 32.394′ E.
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Marker is in Zürich. It is in Bahnhofstrasse. It is on Oetenbachgasse, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Oetenbachgasse 5, 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: Akazie (a few steps from this marker); Bienenhof (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Urania Observatory (about 90 meters away); Zur Trülle (about 120 meters away); Lux Guyer (1894-1955) (about 120 meters away); Grave stone of Lucius Aelius Urbicus (about 120 meters away); Pfeife (about 150 meters away); Fountain from Paris (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zürich.
 
Hohe Tanne Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 17, 2024
2. Hohe Tanne Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on September 4, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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