Altstadt in Zürich, Switzerland — Central Europe (the Alps)
Kerzenstock
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 17, 2024
1. Kerzenstock Marker
Um 1600 und 1860 wird der rückwärtige Hof in zwei Etappen überbaut.
Im 19. Jahrhundert Einbau der Ladenfront im Erdgeschoss und Fenstererneuerung im 1. und 2. Obergeschoss.
Das mittelalterliche Wohnhaus beherbergte von 1957-1997 die Buchhandlung Pinkus.
Unter Denkmalschutz seit 1999
The core building from the 13th century was doubled in size towards Steinbockgasse in the early 14th century.
The rear courtyard was built over in two stages around 1600 and 1860.
In the 19th century, the shop front was installed on the ground floor and the windows on the 1st and 2nd floors were renewed.
This medieval building housed the Pinkus bookstore from 1957-1997.
Listed as a historical monument since 1999
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Zurich Blue Square series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1600.
Location. 47° 22.375′ N, 8° 32.701′ E.
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Regionally, it is in 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: Pinkus & Co. (here, next to this marker); Kleiner Prophet (a few steps from this marker); Zum Burghof (within shouting distance of this marker); Judengasse (within shouting distance of this marker); Alte Burg (within shouting distance of this marker); Brunnenhof (within shouting distance of this marker); Schwarzer Amboss (within shouting distance of this marker); Swiss Veterans of the Spanish Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zürich.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 17, 2024
2. Kerzenstock Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here on the corner of the building, just below the marker for Pinkus & Co.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
