Quadrate in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Postgeschichte im Quadrat O 2
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Postal History Square O 2
Photographed by James Hulse, February 20, 2024
1. Postgeschichte im Quadrat O 2 / Postal History Square O 2 Marker
Um das Postwesen ist es im Mannheim des 17. Jahrhunderts schlecht bestellt, weil es in der Stadt noch keine Posthalterei gibt. Mit dem Aufstieg zur Residenz werden auch die Postverhältnisse besser. In neuen Verträgen zwischen der kurpfalz und der Thurn und Taxis'schen Reichspost wird festgelegt, das die regelmäßigen Postrouten nun auch über Mannheim führen, das dadurch unter anderem mit Berlin, Wien, München und Basel verbunden wird. Man unterscheidet zwischen fahrenden Posten, also Postkutschen, die beim Gasthaus „Zum Goldenen Pflug" in F 2 starten, und der Briefpost, deren Posthalterei sich in O 2, 4 befindet. Das Quadrat O 2 bleibt bis heute ein Stammplatz der Post in Mannheim. 1837 hat das Postamt seinen Sitz a den Planken in dem Eckhaus O 2, 6-7. Dieses wird zwischen 1880 und 1882 durch ein neues, größeres Gebäude ersetzt. 1900 bis 1903 folgt eine Erweiterung in Richtung Paradeplatz. Nach schwerer Zerstörung im 2. Weltkrieg wird 1957 der heutige Bau erstellt, welcher inzwischen unter Denkmalschutz steht. © Stadtarchiv Mannheim Institut Für Stadtgeschichte
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Bildunterschriften
(Foto Nr. 1) Im Jahr 1780 trägt das heutige Quadrat O 2 die Nummer 16, das Haus Nr. IV beherbergt die Briefpost.
(Foto Nr. 2) Das Kaiserliche Postamt an den Planken vor dem Abriss 1880.
(Foto Nr. 3) Das bis zum Paradeplatz erweiterte Gebäude der Reichspost, um 1912.
(Foto Nr. 4) Der Paradeplatz im 18. Jahrhundert: Das Gebäude links, vor dem die Kutsche steht, ist das Postamt.
The postal service in Mannheim in the 17th century was in a bad state because there was no post office in the city. With the city's rise to the status of a royal residence, the postal situation improved. New contracts between the Electorate of the Palatinate and the Thurn and Taxis Imperial Post stipulated that regular postal routes now also went through Mannheim, which was thus connected to Berlin, Vienna, Munich and Basel, among others. A distinction is made between travelling posts, i.e. stagecoaches that start at the "Zum Goldenen Pflug" inn in F 2, and the letter post, whose post office is located at O 2, 4. Square O 2 remains a regular post office in Mannheim to this day. In 1837 the post office was located on the Planken in the corner building O 2, 6-7. This was replaced by a new, larger building between 1880 and
Photographed by James Hulse, February 20, 2024
2. The marker is the first marker from the left side
This plaque was donated by: GBG Mannheim
Captions
(Photo #1) In 1780, today's square O 2 was number 16, and house number IV housed the post office.
(Photo #2) The Imperial Post Office on the Planken before it was demolished in 1880.
(Photo #3) The Imperial Post Office building extended to Paradeplatz, around 1912.
(Photo #4) Paradeplatz in the 18th century: The building on the left, in front of which the carriage is standing, is the post office.
Erected by Stadtpunkte Mannheimer Geschichte Vor Ort and Stadt Mannheim.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 49° 29.248′ N, 8° 27.99′ E. Marker is in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Quadrate. It is at the intersection of Planken and Kurpfalzstraße, on the right when traveling east on Planken. The marker is located in a group of 6 markers at the north side of the Paradeplatz. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: O1 1, 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: Paradeplatz mit Grupello-Pyramide / Parade Square with Grupello Pyramid (here, next to this marker); Warenhäuser rund um den Paradeplatz / Department Stores around Paradeplatz (here, next to this marker); Paradeplatzbunker / Parade Square Bunker (here, next to this marker); „Pfälzer Hof" D 1, 5-6 (here, next to this marker); Kaufhaus - Rathaus - Stadthaus N 1 / Department Store - Town Hall - City Hall N 1 (here, next to this marker); Bierbraukunst und Wirtshäuser in P 2 / Beer Brewing and Taverns in P 2 (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Harmonie-gesellschaft / Harmony Society (about 120 meters away); Achenbach'sches Kaffeehaus D 2, 6 / Achenbach's Coffee House D 2, 6 (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mannheim.
More about this marker. There is a non-related marker separately attached on the other side of the post.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 30, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
