Bahnhofstrasse in Zürich, Switzerland — Central Europe (the Alps)
Zur Kleinen Bibel
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 16, 2024
1. Zur Kleinen Bibel Marker
Der vermutlich etwas ältere, schmale Bau mit integriertem Ehgraben besteht bis zum dritten Obergeschoss aus Mauerwerk mit verputzten Eckquadern und spätgotischen Fensterformen.
Beim vierten obergeschoss handelt es sich um eine fachwerkkonstruktion.
Ein zeittypischer Umbau zu etagenwohnungen und abgewalmtem dach mit Dachterrasse erfolgt 1902 nach einem Brand.
Unter Denkmalschutz seit 2019
In 1609, Johannes Hardmeyer opened a printing shop and bookshop in the building.
The presumably somewhat older, narrow structure with integrated drainage consists of masonry with plastered corner blocks and late Gothic window shapes up to the third floor.
The fourth floor is a half-timbered construction.
A conversion to apartments and a hipped roof with a roof terrace, typical of the time, took place in 1902 after a fire.
Listed as a historical monument since 2019
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Zurich Blue Square series
this page online
Location. 47° 22.265′ N, 8° 32.487′ E. Marker is in Zürich. It is in Bahnhofstrasse. It is on Storchengasse, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Storchengasse 19, 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: Zur Grossen Sonne (a few steps from this marker); Zum Grossen Christoffel (within shouting distance of this marker); Das Hotel «zum Schwert» / The “Sword Hotel” (within shouting distance of this marker); Zum Sikust (within shouting distance of this marker); Kämbel (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Zur Grossen Mücke (about 90 meters away); Joh. Caspar Lavater (about 90 meters away); Münsterhof 13 (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zürich.
Also see . . .
1. «Zur kleinen Bibel», Storchengasse 19 (Stadt Zürich Hochbaudepartment, in German).
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 16, 2024
2. Zur Kleinen Bibel building and marker
The old town house at Storchengasse 19 was first mentioned in sources in 1609, when Johannes Hardmeyer opened a printing shop and bookshop there. His daughter Barbara Schaufelberger, who took over the bookshop in 1667, was granted the sole privilege of printing the so-called Zurich Octave Bible in 1683, a "small Bible" in octavo format that was more convenient for everyday use. The building was given the name "Zur kleinen Bibel" (The Little Bible) in the same year.(Submitted on October 24, 2024.)
2. Barbara Schaufelberger. Wikipedia entry:
Barbara Schaufelberger (c. 12 August 1645 – †28 February 1718) was a Swiss businesswoman, printer, founder of the Freitags-Zeitung and citizen of Zurich. (Submitted on January 15, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
