Quadrate in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Käthe Holecek
Photographed by James Hulse, February 20, 2024
1. Käthe Holecek Marker
In diesem Haus wurde 1950 von Dr. phil. Hans Holecek (04.01.1914 - 12.11.1992), zunächst in Gesellschaft mit seiner Mutter Käthe Holecek, geb. Gugler (27.10.1884 - 22.06.1974), das Modehaus für erlesene Damenkleidung neu eröffnet, welches er bis 1986 leitete.
Die Firmengründung erfolgte bereits 1908 durch Käthe Holecek, die sich, erst 19-jährig, mit einem Damenschneider- Atelier selbstständig machte. Sie bezog Geschäftsräume in P4.12 (1912-1934), Ο2.8 (1934-1949) und N2.9 (1949). Nach der Totalzerstörung 1949, ist das Modehaus an dieser Stelle, in N3.7-8 mit Unterstützung ihres Sohnes, Dr. phil. Hans Holecek, aus Schutt und Asche, neu erstanden.
In 1950, Dr. phil. Hans Holecek (04.01.1914 - 12.11.1992), initially in the company of his mother Käthe Holecek, born Gugler (27.10.1884 - 22.06.1974), reopened the fashion house for exquisite women's clothing in this building, which he managed until 1986.
The company was founded in 1908 by Käthe Holecek, who, at just 19 years of age, opened her own tailoring studio. She moved into business premises
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.
Location. 49° 29.174′ N, 8° 28.032′ E. Marker is in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Quadrate. It is at the intersection of Kunststraße and N3, on the right when traveling east on Kunststraße. The marker is located along the corner of the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: N3 7, Mannheim BW 68161, Germany. Touch for directions.
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: Badische Bank O 4, 4 (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bierbraukunst und Wirtshäuser in P 2 / Beer Brewing and Taverns in P 2 (about 120 meters away); Paradeplatz mit Grupello-Pyramide / Parade Square with Grupello Pyramid (about 150 meters away); Postgeschichte im Quadrat O 2 / Postal History Square O 2 (about 150 meters away); Warenhäuser rund um den Paradeplatz / Department Stores around Paradeplatz (about 150 meters away); Paradeplatzbunker / Parade Square Bunker (about 150 meters away); „Pfälzer Hof" D 1, 5-6
Photographed by James Hulse, February 20, 2024
2. The view of the Käthe Holecek Marker along the corner of the building
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 138 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 22, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
