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

Zur Farb

 
 
Zur Farb Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 16, 2024
1. Zur Farb Marker
Inscription.  
Vom 15. bis ins 18. Jh. wurde im Wohnhaus auch eine Färberei betrieben.

Zwei Kernbauten aus der 2. Hälfte des 13. Jh. wurden im Spätmittelalter zu einem Steinhaus mit Walmdach vereinigt.

Im 2. und 3. Obergeschoss ist die Fassade des 17. Jh. erhalten, die Schaufensterfront und das Zinnendach stammen aus dem späten 19. Jahrhundert.

Unter Denkmalschutz seit 1982

(English translation:)
From the 15th to the 18th century, a dyeing factory was also operated in the house.

Two core buildings from the second half of the 13th century were combined in the late Middle Ages to form a stone house with a hipped roof.
The 17th century façade has been preserved on the 2nd and 3rd floors, the shop window front and the battlemented roof date from the late 19th century.

Listed as a historical monument since 1982

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ArchitectureIndustry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1982.
 
Location. 47° 22.215′ N, 8° 32.447′ E. Marker is in Zürich. It is in Bahnhofstrasse. It is on Münsterhof, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map.
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Marker is at or near this postal address: Münsterhof 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: Münsterhof 13 (here, next to this marker); Kämbel (within shouting distance of this marker); Zum Sikust (within shouting distance of this marker); Schäniserhaus (within shouting distance of this marker); Zum Tor (within shouting distance of this marker); Zur Grossen Sonne (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Zur Kleinen Bibel (about 90 meters away); Zum Grossen Christoffel (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zürich.
 
Zur Farb Building and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 16, 2024
2. Zur Farb Building and Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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Jul. 16, 2026