Quadrate in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Achenbach'sches Kaffeehaus D 2, 6
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Achenbach's Coffee House D 2, 6
Photographed by James Hulse, February 20, 2024
1. Achenbach'sches Kaffeehaus D 2, 6 / Achenbach's Coffee House D 2, 6 Marker
Im 18. Jahrhundert erfreuen sich auch in Mannheim Kaffeestuben einer wachsenden Beliebtheit. Das nach seinem Betreiber benannte Achenbach'sche Kaffeehaus hier in D 2, 6 gilt als eines der vornehmsten der Stadt. Später residiert in dem Gebäude die 1803 hauptsächlich auf Betreiben des Buchhändlers Mathias Fontaine (1749-1818) gegründete „Casino- und Museumsgesellschaft". Aus dieser geht nach einer Spaltung um die Frage der Aufnahme weiblicher Mitglieder 1814 die „Harmonie" hervor. Diese erwirbt das Haus 1824 und baut es 1839 zum ersten Mal im großen Stil um. Die „Harmonie"-Konzerte üben im 19. Jahrhundert bedeutenden Einfluss auf das Mannheimer Musikleben aus. In mehreren dieser Konzerte wirkt 1810 auch Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826) mit, der in Mannheim weilt. Das Gebäude wird 1925/26 erneut umgebaut, im 2. Weltkrieg dann aber vollständig zerstört. © Stadtarchiv Mannheim Institut Für Stadtgeschichte
Diese Tafel wurde gestiftet von: Sparkasse
Bildunterschriften
(Foto Nr. 1) Das Haus der Harmonie-Gesellschaft, um 1920.
(Foto Nr. 2) Innenaufnahme
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(Foto Nr. 3) Die Räumlichkeiten der Harmonie-Gesellschaft stehen auch anderen Vereinen und Veranstaltern zur Nutzung offen. So zeigt der Verein „Mannheimer Mutterschutz" im März 1927 hier eine Ausstellung zum Thema, „Mutter und Kind".
(Foto Nr. 4) Das Achenbach'sche Kaffeehaus, Aquatinta des Mannheimer Malers Kari Kuntz (1770-1830).
In the 18th century, coffee shops enjoyed increasing popularity in Mannheim. The Achenbach'sche Kaffeehaus, named after its owner, here in D 2, 6 is considered one of the most distinguished in the city. Later, the building became the home of the "Casino and Museum Society", founded in 1803 mainly at the instigation of the bookseller Mathias Fontaine (1749-1818). After a split over the question of admitting female members, the "Harmonie" emerged from this society in 1814. The society acquired the house in 1824 and remodeled it for the first time on a large scale in 1839. The "Harmonie" concerts had a significant influence on Mannheim's musical life in the 19th century. Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826), who was staying in Mannheim, also took part in several of these concerts in 1810. The building was remodeled again in 1925/26, but was then
Photographed by James Hulse, February 20, 2024
2. Achenbach'sches Kaffeehaus D 2, 6 / Achenbach's Coffee House D 2, 6 Marker
This plaque was donated by: Sparkasse
Captions
(Photo #1) The House of the Harmonie Society, around 1920.
(Photo #2) Interior shot of the House of the Harmonie Society on the occasion of an exhibition of works by soldiers wounded in World War I, June 24, 1916.
(Photo #3) The premises of the Harmonie Society are also open to other associations and organizers. In March 1927, for example, the "Mannheimer Mutterschutz" association held an exhibition here on the subject of "Mother and Child."
(Photo #4) The Achenbach's Coffee House, aquatint by the Mannheim painter Kari Kuntz (1770-1830).
Erected by Stadtpunkte Mannheimer Geschichte Vor Ort and Stadt Mannheim.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1803.
Location. 49° 29.285′ N, 8° 27.902′ E. Marker is in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Quadrate. It is at the intersection of Planken and D1, on the right when traveling east on Planken. The marker is located along the wall of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: D2 6, Mannheim BW 68159, 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: Harmonie-gesellschaft / Harmony Society (a few steps from this
Photographed by James Hulse
3. The view of the marker along the street
Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 28, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
