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Brunnenhof

 
 
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 17, 2024
1. Brunnenhof Marker
Inscription.  
Ein zurückgesetzter turmartiger Steinbau aus dem 13. Jahrhundert wurde im frühen 14. Jahrhundert zur Gasse hin erweitert. Im ersten Obergeschoss dieses Anbaus richtete um 1330 die jüdische Familie Ben Menachem einen mit gotischen Wandmalereien ausgestatteten Festsaal ein. 1349 wurden die Bewohner, wie die meisten Juden der Stadt, umgebracht und enteignet.

Das dreigeschossige Haus wurde um 1650 aufgestockt, im 19. Jahrhundert kamen der fünfte Stock und die Dachgeschosse dazu.

Der Hausbesitzer Spenglermeister Hans Jakob Linsi schuf 1896, wohl als Reklame, die neubarocke Prunkfassade mit Portal und blechernen Fensterverdachungen.

Unter Denkmalschutz seit 1994

(English translation:)
A set-back, tower-like stone building from the 13th century was extended towards the alley in the early 14th century. On the first floor of this extension, the Jewish Ben Menachem family set up a banquet hall decorated with Gothic wall paintings around 1330. In 1349, the residents, like most of the city's Jews, were killed and expropriated.

The three-storey house was extended around 1650, and the fifth floor and attics were added in the 19th century.

The house owner, master plumber Hans Jakob Linsi, created the magnificent neo-baroque façade with portal and tin window canopies in 1896, probably as an advertisement.

Listed as a historical monument since 1994
 
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This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ArchitectureReligion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Zurich Blue Square series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1330.
 
Location. 47° 22.393′ N, 8° 32.672′ E. Marker is in Zürich. It is in Niederdorf. It is on Brunngasse, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Brunngasse 10, Zürich 8001, Switzerland. Touch for directions.

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: Schwule, Lesben und trans Menschen / Gays, Lesbians, and Transgender Persons in Zurich (within shouting distance of this marker); Kerzenstock (within shouting distance of this marker); Pinkus & Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); Alte Landkutsche (within shouting distance of this marker); Kleiner Prophet (within shouting distance of this marker);
Brunnenhof Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 17, 2024
2. Brunnenhof Marker - wide view
Hirschen (within shouting distance of this marker); Zum Burghof (within shouting distance of this marker); Judengasse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zürich.
 
Also see . . .  Schauplatz Brunngasse (Zürich Museen). Zürich Museums page for this house museum. Excerpt:
Around 1330, the house "Brunnenhof" (fountain court) in the middle of Zurich's old town was the home of a Jewish family: Frau Minne and her two sons Moses and Mordechai ben Menachem.

"Schauplatz Brunngasse" opened this residence with its magnificent wall paintings in November 2020 to the public and invites its visitors to learn about the way of life of its former Jewish inhabitants.
(Submitted on October 22, 2024.) 
 
Brunnenhof and marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 17, 2024
3. Brunnenhof and marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on October 21, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.   2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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