Gersfeld (Rhön) in Fulda, Hesse, Germany — Central Europe
Die Stadthalle/Reithalle
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The Town Hall/Riding Hall
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 23, 2024
1. Die Stadthalle/Reithalle / The Town Hall/Riding Hall Marker
Die Außenwände der Ein- und Ausgangsbereiche blieben dabei vollständig erhalten. Im Inneren zeichnet sich das Gebäude durch seine einmalige Holzbogenbinderkonstruktion aus, die als Vorläufer der Holzleimbauweise anzusehen
Die herausragende Innenarchitektur ließ die Halle zu einem Kleinod in der Region werden.
(English translation:)
In 1907, Dr. jur. Bruno von Waldthausen built the current town hall as an Art Nouveau riding hall for 5,000 Reichsmarks. The town of Gersfeld acquired the listed building from the von Waldthausen family in 1981. The conversion of the former riding hall into the town hall was completed in 1989.
The outer walls of the entrance and exit areas were completely preserved. Inside, the building is characterized by its unique wooden arch truss construction, which can be seen as a precursor
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The outstanding interior design made the hall a gem in the region.
(Marker Number 9.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 50° 27.117′ N, 9° 55.2′ E. Marker is in Gersfeld (Rhön), Hessen (Hesse), in Fulda. It is on Schloßplatz, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Schloßplatz 9, Gersfeld (Rhön) HE 36129, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the German Rhön. Globally, 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 Holy Roman Empire, on the Inner German Border, and also the former West Germany.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Die Kath. Pfarrkirche „Mariä Himmelfahrt“ / The Catholic Parish Church of the Assumption (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gasthof “zum Hirsch” / Inn “at the Stag”
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 23, 2024
2. The Town Hall/Riding Hall - view from southeast
The marker is visible here between the left and center doors.
Also see . . . Historisches Gersfeld Rundgang durch die Stadt (Stadt Gersfeld, in German). The town’s guide to the 12 historic sites in Gersfeld. (Submitted on January 3, 2025.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 23, 2024
3. The Town Hall/Riding Hall - view from west
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 3, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
