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

Akazie

 
 
Akazie Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 17, 2024
1. Akazie Marker
Inscription.  
1357 sind hier zwei Häuser bezeugt. Um 1800 Zusammenlegung der beiden mittelalterlichen Bauten zu einem Haus.
1878 Absenken der Oetenbachgasse und erstellen eingeschossiger Vorbauten vor die freiliegenden Untergeschosse. 2005 Neubau der Zinnenvorbauten in zeitgenössischen Architekturformen.

Unter Denkmalschutz seit 2004

(English translation:)
Two houses are documented here in 1357. Around 1800, the two medieval buildings were combined to form one house. 1878, Oetenbachgasse was lowered and single-storey extensions were built in front of the exposed basement floors. 2005, the battlement extensions were rebuilt in contemporary architectural forms.

Listed as a historical monument since 2004

 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Zurich Blue Square series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1357.
 
Location. 47° 22.436′ N, 8° 32.385′ E. Marker is in Zürich. It is in Bahnhofstrasse. It is on Oetenbachgasse, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Oetenbachgasse
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7, 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: Hohe Tanne (a few steps from this marker); Bienenhof (within shouting distance of this marker); Urania Observatory (within shouting distance of this marker); Zur Trülle (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lux Guyer (1894-1955) (about 120 meters away); Grave stone of Lucius Aelius Urbicus (about 120 meters away); Pfeife (about 150 meters away); Fountain from Paris (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zürich.
 
Akazie Building and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 17, 2024
2. Akazie Building and Marker
The subject marker is visible here just to the left of the steps.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on December 19, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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