Hanau in Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hesse, Germany — Central Europe
Kanzleibau
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Chancellery Building
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 26, 2024
1. Kanzleibau / Chancellery Building Marker
von Graf Philipp Reinhard von
Hanau-Lichtenberg für das
Regierungskollegium erbaut.
Architekt: Johann Philipp Dreyeicher.
Nach 1714 erweitert.
Allianzwappen des Grafen und seiner
ersten Gemahlin Magdalena Claudina
von Pfalz-Zweibrücken.
Built 1685-91 opposite the city palace by Count Philipp Reinhard of Hanau-Lichtenberg for government use. Architect: Johann Philipp Dreyeicher. Expanded after 1714. The coats of arms in alliance of the Count and his first wife Magdalena Claudina of Palatinate-Zweibrücken.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1714.
Location. 50° 8.282′ N, 8° 55.061′ E. Marker is in Hanau, Hessen (Hesse), in Main-Kinzig-Kreis. It is on Schloßplatz, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Schloßplatz 3, Hanau HE 63450, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic 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: Marie Hassenpflug und Hanau (within shouting distance of this marker); Wohnhaus der Großeltern der Brüder Grimm / Residence of the Grandparents of the Brothers Grimm
this page online
Also see . . . Kanzleibau (Regierungsgebäude) Hanau (Architektur-Bildarchiv, in German). Excerpt (in translation):
Description - The chancellery building was built between 1685 and 1691 according to plans by Johann Philipp Dreyeicher for Count Philipp Reinhard as the Hanau government building. The building initially served as a chancellery and archive, and from 1736 as the Hessian-Hanau post office. Today it houses the Hanau City Library and the Hanau City Archives.(Submitted on January 2, 2025.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 26, 2024
2. Kanzleibau / Chancellery Building Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here on the left corner of the building.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 26, 2024
3. Kanzleibau / Chancellery Building and Marker
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 26, 2024
4. The coats of arms (mentioned on the marker)
The coats of arms in alliance of the Count and his first wife Magdalena Claudina of Palatinate-Zweibrücken.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 2, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
