Dornholzhausen in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe in Hochtaunuskreis, Hesse, Germany — Central Europe
Sophie Opel
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 16, 2024
1. Sophie Opel Marker
The Schellersche Gastwirtschaft (“Scheller Inn”), which later became the Hotel Scheller, once stood here. Sophie Opel, née Scheller (1840-1913), was born here. In 1868 she married Adam Opel (1837-1895), the founder of the Opel company. Supported by her sons, she managed the company after her husband's death.
Erected 2013.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 50° 14.405′ N, 8° 35.187′ E. Marker is in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Hessen (Hesse), in Hochtaunuskreis. It is in Dornholzhausen. It is on Lindenallee, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Lindenallee 2C, Bad Homburg vor der Höhe HE 61350, Germany. Touch for directions.
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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 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ritter von Marx Bridge / Ritter-von-Marx-Brücke (approx. 2.1 kilometers away); Altes Haus / Old House (approx. 2.1 kilometers away); Gerechtigkeit nach 400 Jahren / Justice After 400 Years (approx. 2.1 kilometers away); Bad Homburg vor der Höhe Holocaust Memorial (approx. 2.2 kilometers away); Engelapotheke / “Angel Apothecary” (approx. 2.2 kilometers away); Bad Homburg Franco-Prussian War Memorial (approx. 2.5 kilometers away); Ehemaliges Armen- und Waisenhaus / Former Poorhouse and Orphanage (approx. 2.5 kilometers away); Hofapotheke / Court Apothecary (approx. 2.5 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe.
Also see . . . Sophie Opel (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
Sophie Marie Opel also referred to as Mother Opel (née Scheller; February 13, 1840 - October 30, 1913) was a German industrialist. Under her management and controlling interest Opel transformed from manufacturing sewing machines and bicycles to automobiles.(Submitted on September 30, 2024.)
After marrying into the Opel family, she would soon be involved and participating in the Adam Opel works of her husband. However, initially her dowry wouldn't be lavish, as the Scheller family was not wealthy. In 1869, her father, Friedrich Scheller, won 100,000 Thalers in the Lottery of the Duchy of Brunswickwhich he split between his surviving ten children. Sophie Opel invested her stake in the company of her husband which ultimately led to the purchase of a new steam engine. Her sisters Dorothée and Elise Scheller also invested in the Adam Opel works in Rüsselsheim and she managed the transformation from sewing machine and bicycle production to an automobile factory. After the death of her spouse and company owner Adam Opel in 1895 she became biggest shareholder and with two of her sons she developed the company to a leading European car company. In 1895 the firm already had over 1,000 employees.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 16, 20242. Sophie Opel Marker - wide viewThe marker is visible here rising just above the line of bushes.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 30, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
