Altstadt in Zürich, Switzerland — Central Europe (the Alps)

Zum Pflug - Anna Pestalozzi-Schulthess

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 16, 2024

1. Zum Pflug - Anna Pestalozzi-Schulthess Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Zum Pflug
Hier lebte
Anna Pestalozzi-Schulthess
1738-1815
Bis zu ihrer heirat 1769 mit J.H. Pestalozzi,
dessen werk sie mit Tatkraft
und Liebe massgeblich förderte.

(Zum Pflug Building: Anna Pestalozzi-Schulthess (1738-1815) lived here until her marriage in 1769 to J.H. Pestalozzi, whose work she supported significantly with energy and love)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1769.

Location. 47° 22.256′ N, 8° 32.606′ E. Marker is in Zürich. It is in Altstadt. It is on Rüdenplatz, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rüdenplatz 4, 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 Kerze (a few steps from this marker); Wettinghäuser / Wettinger Buildings

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Das Haus zum Loch (within shouting distance of this marker); Zum Loch (within shouting distance of this marker); Rosa Gutknecht (within shouting distance of this marker); Zunfthaus zur Saffran / Saffron Guild House (within shouting distance of this marker); Grössmunster (within shouting distance of this marker); Anna Bullinger-Adlischwyler (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zürich.

Also see . . . Anna Pestalozzi-Schulthess (Wikipedia). Excerpt:

Anna Pestalozzi-Schulthess (9 August 1738 – 11 December 1815) was a Swiss educator and philanthropist, wife of Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi, and financial administrator of the Pestalozzi-Institute. She funded the orphanages and schools of her husband, often being the only financial supporter of his projects.

(Submitted on December 4, 2024.)

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Zum Pflug - Anna Pestalozzi-Schulthess Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 16, 2024

2. Zum Pflug - Anna Pestalozzi-Schulthess Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 4, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.