Darmstadt-Mitte , Hesse, Germany — Central Europe
Altes Rathaus
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Old City Hall
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, January 30, 2025
1. Altes Rathaus / Old City Hall Marker
Einst regierten Darmstadts Stadtobere von hier aus die Geschicke der Residenzstadt, heute sind in dem 1590 von Jakob Wustmann erbauten und im Zweiten Weltkrieg zerstörten und wiederaufgebauten Renaissance- Bau zwei andere Darmstädter Institutionen zu finden: der „Ratskeller“ und das Standesamt. Im Zuge der Überarbeitung im Jahr 2003 wurde das unter Denkmalschutz stehende Sandstein-Gebäude mit einem gläsernen Außen aufzug versehen, der einen barrierefreien Zugang zum Standesamt ermöglicht. 2010 wurde das Gebäude als „Schützenswertes Kulturgut“ ausgezeichnet und mit einem entsprechenden Schutzzeichen versehen.
Built in 1590 | Architect Jakob Wustmann | Tenants are the registry office of the city of Darmstadt and the "Darmstädter Ratskeller" | Renovated in 1676, 1846, 1926-27 and 2003
Darmstadt's city leaders once ruled the fate of the residential city from here. Today, two
this page online
Erected by bauverein AG.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1590.
Location. 49° 52.335′ N, 8° 39.357′ E. Marker is in Darmstadt, Hessen (Hesse). It is in Darmstadt-Mitte. It is on Marktplatz, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Marktplatz 8, Darmstadt HE 64283, 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: Zur Goldene Krone / Schustergasse 18 (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemaliges Kaufhaus Rothschild / Former Rothschild Department Store (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Weißer Turm / White Tower (about 150 meters away); Justus von Liebig (about 180 meters away); Heinrich Emanuel Merck
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, January 30, 2025
2. Altes Rathaus / Old City Hall Marker
Also see . . . Altes Rathaus (bauverein AG, in German). The QR code on the marker leads to this page with a short history of the building. Excerpt (in translation):
It is one of the oldest buildings in Darmstadt: the Old Town Hall, built from sandstone, which - together with the castle and the market square - forms the old town ensemble. The Renaissance building was built in 1590 by Jakob Wustmann; before that, a half-timbered house stood here for 21 years. During a renovation in 1676, the previously rather plain gables were given protruding spikes and the richly decorated main portal was built. The building was repeatedly rebuilt in the centuries to come; in 1846, for example, the wooden arcades were removed and round windows were installed. In 1926/27, another renovation was carried out by city architect August Buxbaum; the "Ratskeller" moved to the ground floor. In 1944, the Old Town(Submitted on February 25, 2025.)Hall, like so many of the residential city's historic buildings, was largely destroyed. Minor structural changes were made during reconstruction.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, January 30, 20253. Altes Rathaus / Old City Hall and Marker
Photographed by L. Klement, Frankfurt a. M., circa 1908
4. Altes Rathaus / Old City Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 25, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
