Quadrate in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Bassermannhaus, R 1, 4-6
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Bassermann House, R 1, 4-6
Inscription.
Der Bankier Friedrich Bassermann (1781-1865) erwirbt 1828 drei Häuser in R 1, 4-6. Nach ihrem Abriss lässt er von dem Architekten und Maler Jakob Friedrich Dyckerhoff (1774-1845) einen Neubau im klassizistischen Stil errichten. Er dient zunächst vorwiegend als Wohnhaus, später auch als Geschäftshaus der Familie Bassermann. Anlässlich einer Umgestaltung der Innenräume werden Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts Wand- und Deckenmalereien im neoklassizistischen Stil angebracht, architektonische Details, die das wachsende Selbstbewusstsein des wohlhabenden Mannheimer Bürgertums dokumentieren. Im frühen 20. Jahrhundert werden auf der Marktplatzseite Läden eingerichtet und sogar der Einbau eines Lichtspieltheaters erwogen. 1913 zieht die Familie Bassermann in die Oststadt, das Gebäude verliert seine Funktion als Wohnhaus. Seit dem Jahr 1929 residiert im Bassermannhaus am Marktplatz die bürgerlichliberale „Neue Mannheimer Zeitung", zuvor „Generalanzeiger". Dafür wird das Gebäude ein weiteres Mal umgebaut. Nach seiner weitgehenden Zerstörung im 2. Weltkrieg wird in der Ruine 1946 der „Mannheimer Morgen" gegründet. 1959 wird für die Zeitung ein neues „Pressehaus am Markt" im funktional-sachlichen Stil errichtet. © Stadtarchiv Mannheim Institut Für Stadtgeschichte
Diese Tafel wurde gestiftet von: Heinrich-Vetter-Stiftung
Bildunterschriften
(Foto Nr. 1) Das zerstört Gebäude um 20. Oktober 1944.
(Foto Nr. 2) Im Oktober 1929 feiert die „Neue Mannheimer Zeitung" ihr 140-jähriges Bestehen und den Einzug ins Bassermannhaus mit einer Festousgabe.
(Foto Nr. 3) Festzug auf dem Marktplatz vorbei an dem beflaggten Bassermannhaus (rechts) anlässlich der Einweihung der Kettenbrücke über den Neckar, die nur im Hintergrund zu sehen ist, 15. November 1845.
(Foto Nr. 4) Fassadenzeichnung des Bassermannhauses, um 1829.
In 1828, the banker Friedrich Bassermann (1781-1865) purchased three houses in R 1, 4-6. After they were demolished, he had the architect and painter Jakob Friedrich Dyckerhoff (1774-1845) build a new building in the classicist style. It was initially used primarily as a residential building, but later also as a business building for the Bassermann family. At the end of the 19th century, when the interior was redesigned, wall and ceiling paintings in the neoclassical style were added, architectural details that document the growing self-confidence
of the wealthy Mannheim bourgeoisie. In the early 20th century, shops were set up on the market square side and the installation of a cinema was even considered. In 1913, the Bassermann family moved to the eastern part of the city and the building lost its function as a residential building. Since 1929, the bourgeois-liberal "Neue Mannheimer Zeitung", previously the "Generalanzeiger", has been based in the Bassermann House on the market square. For this purpose, the building was rebuilt once again. After it was largely destroyed in the Second World War, the "Mannheimer Morgen" was founded in the ruins in 1946. In 1959, a new "Pressehaus am Markt" was built for the newspaper in a functional, matter-of-fact style.
This plaque was donated by: Heinrich-Vetter-Stiftung
Captions
(Photo #1) The destroyed building around October 20, 1944.
(Photo #2) In October 1929, the "Neue Mannheimer Zeitung" celebrated its 140th anniversary and its move into the Bassermannhaus with a festival edition.
(Photo #3) Festive procession on the market square past the flagged Bassermannhaus (right) on the occasion of the inauguration of the chain bridge over the Neckar, which can only be seen in the background, November 15, 1845.
(Photo #4) Facade drawing of the Bassermannhaus, around 1829.
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 1828.
Location. 49° 29.364′ N, 8° 28.055′ E. Marker is in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Quadrate. It can be reached from the intersection of Kurpfalzstraße and F1, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located in a group of 4 markers at the east side of the Marktplatz by the train platform. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: R 1 4-6, 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: Marktplatz G 1 / Market Square G 1 (here, next to this marker); Altes Rathaus und Untere Pfarrkirche F 1 / Old Town Hall and Lower Parish Church F 1 (here, next to this marker); Palais Hillesheim R 1, 1 / Palace Hillesheim R 1, 1 (here, next to this marker); Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Marktplatzbrunnen / Market Square Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Die Klaussynagoge / The Klaus Synagogue (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Passage Rös F 1, 3 bzw. 7a (about 90 meters away); Konkordienkirche R 2 / Concordia Church R 2 (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 October 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 1, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.


