Darmstadt-Mitte , Hesse, Germany — Central Europe
Zur Goldene Krone
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Schustergasse 18
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, January 30, 2025
1. Zur Goldene Krone / Schustergasse 18 Marker
1890 bekam das Gebäude die heutige vereinheitlichende Verkleidung in Form einer aufwendig gestalteten Putzfassade. Die schmückenden Fensterumrahmungen, das rustizierte Erdgeschoß, sowie die 1894 gefertigten Masken zeigen die Formensprache des ausgehenden Historismus.
Seit 1681 wird das Gebäude als Gaststätte genutzt.
1756 gelang es in Besitz der bekannten Darmstädter Brauerfamilie Wiener.
Als einziges Haus der Altstadt überstand die "Krone" den Bombenangriff von 1944 relativ unbeschadet. 1994 wurden die Dachgauben auf der Südseite rekonstruiert.
The three-storey, half-timbered corner house has existed since the middle of the 17th century.
In 1890, the building was given its current unifying cladding in the form of an elaborately designed plaster facade. The decorative window frames, the rusticated ground floor and the masks made in 1894 show the formal language of the end of historicism.
The building has been
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In 1756, it came into the possession of the famous Darmstadt brewing family Wiener.
The "Krone" was the only house in the old town to survive the bombing of 1944 relatively unscathed. In 1994, the dormer windows on the south side were reconstructed.
Erected by Wissenschaftsstadt Darmstadt.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 49° 52.35′ N, 8° 39.393′ E. Marker is in Darmstadt, Hessen (Hesse). It is in Darmstadt-Mitte. It is at the intersection of Schustergasse and Holzstrasse on Schustergasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Schustergasse 18, Darmstadt HE 64, 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: Altes Rathaus / Old City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Justus von Liebig (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Heinrich Emanuel Merck (about 150 meters away); Ehemaliges Kaufhaus Rothschild / Former Rothschild Department Store (about 150 meters away); Stadtmauern Gedenkstätte / City Walls Memorial (about 180 meters away); Weißer Turm / White Tower (about 210 meters
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, January 30, 2025
2. Zur Goldene Krone / Schustergasse 18 Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here just to the left of the entrance.
Also see . . . Gasthaus Zur Goldenen Krone (Darmstadt) (Wikipedia, in German). History and description (in translation):
The Gasthaus Zur Goldenen Krone (“Golden Crown Inn”) was built in 1681 and is one of the oldest inns in Darmstadt. In 1890, the original half-timbering was given a new façade in the style of early historicism. The entire ground floor appears to be the building's solid base area thanks to the imitation stone block rustication. In 1894, the sculptor Wagner made the masks on the keystones above the windows and doors.(Submitted on February 26, 2025.)
The first floor forms the main floor. The main floor has two continuous cornices in the parapet area and horizontal roofs above the windows.
The Gasthaus Zur Goldenen Krone was slightly damaged in the Second World War. After the war, the roof was rebuilt in a simplified form. An ornate, wrought-iron lantern bracket with a coat of arms and a crown has also been preserved.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, January 30, 2025
3. Zur Goldene Krone / Schustergasse 18 and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 26, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
