Bad Homburg vor der Höhe in Hochtaunuskreis, Hesse, Germany — Central Europe
Hofapotheke
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Court Apothecary
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 22, 2024
1. Hofapotheke / Court Apothecary Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1716.
Location. 50° 13.633′ N, 8° 36.925′ E. Marker is in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Hessen (Hesse), in Hochtaunuskreis. It is at the intersection of Louisenstraße and Waisenhausplatz, on the left when traveling west on Louisenstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Louisenstraße 55, Bad Homburg vor der Höhe HE 61348, 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: Bad Homburg Franco-Prussian War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Ehemaliges Armen- und Waisenhaus / Former Poorhouse and Orphanage (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemalige Kaiserliche Post / Former Imperial Post Office (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hotel “Cafe du Parc” (about 150 meters away); François Blanc
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Also see . . . History Seit 1716 (Hofapotheke Bad Homburg, in German). The apothecary provides an extensive history of itself. Excerpt on its founding (in translation):
The Court Pharmacy owes its founding to Landgrave Friedrich III Jacob of Hesse-Homburg, the son of Frederick II "with the Silver Leg."(Submitted on March 12, 2025.)
The decision to authorize another pharmacy in the town of just under 1,200 inhabitants, in addition to the existing pharmacy "Zum Engel," had already been made by the previous Landgrave couple and the city fathers, but the project was delayed. It wasn't until 1716 that pharmacist Zacharias Müller, who came from Württemberg, applied for a privilege in Homburg.
Before the permit was granted, he was required to build a combined residential and commercial building in the "Neustadt," the residential district for court officials that was under development.
Müller acquired a plot of land at Dorotheenstrasse, currently Number 10, and immediately began construction. The two-story house with the mansard roof cost 3,000 guilders and corresponded to its elegant surroundings and proximity to the castle.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 22, 20242. Hofapotheke / Court Apothecary Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 12, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
