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Altstadt in Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany — Central Europe
 

Site of Guardhouse

 
 
Site of guardhouse Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 16, 2024
1. Site of guardhouse Marker
Inscription.  
1689-1848 Sitz der Hauptwache. während der kufiftlichen, franzöfchen und der erften Jahrzehnte der preußischen Zeit.

29. April 1954 gründet Artur Eierstock in diesem Stadtgeschichtlich historischen Gebäude das Internehmen Teppichhaus Eierstock

1975-1985 Zehn Jahre Freundeskreis koblenzer Stadtsoldaten. Sie tragen die obigen historischen Uniformen und Kleider mit stols und zur Erhaltung rheintischen Bräuchtums.

1689-1848 Seat of the main guard during the Austrian, French and first decades of the Prussian period.

April 29, 1954, Artur Eierstock founded the company Teppichhaus Eierstock in this historical building.

1975-1985 Ten years of the Koblenz City Soldiers' Circle of Friends. They wear the above historical uniforms and clothing with pride and to preserve Rhenish customs.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Military. A significant historical date for this entry is April 29, 1954.
 
Location. 50° 21.624′ N, 7° 35.656′ E. Marker is in Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate). It is in Altstadt. It is at the intersection of Altengraben and Marktstrasse,
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on the left when traveling east on Altengraben. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Altengraben 44, Koblenz RP 56, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the German Rhineland, in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, and specifically in the Moselle Valley. 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 Roman Empire, the Holy Roman Empire, and the former West Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vier Türme / Four Towers (here, next to this marker); Koblenz (a few steps from this marker); Deutsches Rotes Kreuz / German Red Cross (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Liebfrauenkirche (about 90 meters away); Flora Daniel (about 90 meters away); Juliane Daniel (about 90 meters away); Otto Daniel (about 120 meters away); Helmut Ramler (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Koblenz.
 
Site of guardhouse Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 16, 2024
2. Site of guardhouse Marker
Site of Guardhouse Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 16, 2024
3. Site of Guardhouse Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on January 14, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
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