Quadrate in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Rheinische Ingenieurschule
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Rhineland Engineering School
Photographed by James Hulse, February 20, 2024
1. Rheinische Ingenieurschule / Rhineland Engineering School Marker
Hier im Quadrat N6 befand sich bis zu ihrer Zerstörung im Jahre 1943 die "Rheinische Ingenieurschule, gegründet 1898 als private Anstalt von Dr. Paul Wittsack, seit 1939 "Städtische Ingenieurschule" und seit 1962 "Staatliche Ingenieurschule". Sie ist Vorläuferin der heutigen Fachhochschule Mannheim - Hochschule für Technik und Gestaltung in der Windeckstraße.
Here in square N6 was the site of the "Rheinische Ingenieurschule" (Rhineland Engineering School), founded in 1898 as a private institution by Dr. Paul Wittsack, since 1939 the "Städtische Ingenieurschule" (Municipal Engineering School) and since 1962 the "Staatliche Ingenieurschule" (State Engineering School), until its destruction in 1943. It is the forerunner of today's Mannheim University of Applied Sciences - University of Applied Sciences for Technology and Design in Windeckstrasse.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1943.
Location. 49° 29.117′ N, 8° 28.184′ E. Marker is in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg
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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: Höhere Bürgerschule N6, 4a / Higher Citizens School N6, 4a (a few steps from this marker); Strohmarkt und Planken / Straw Market and Planks (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Badische Bank O 4, 4 (about 180 meters away); Käthe Holecek (about 210 meters away); Bierbraukunst und Wirtshäuser in P 2 / Beer Brewing and Taverns in P 2 (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Paradeplatz mit Grupello-Pyramide / Parade Square with Grupello Pyramid (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Postgeschichte im Quadrat O 2 / Postal History Square O 2 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Warenhäuser rund um den Paradeplatz / Department Stores around Paradeplatz (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mannheim.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 20, 2024
2. Rheinische Ingenieurschule / Rhineland Engineering School Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, February 20, 2024
3. The view of the Marker along the of the corner of the street
Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 22, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
