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Kemnath in Tirschenreuth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
 

Ehemaliges Komm. Weißbierbrauhaus
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Former Communal Wheat Beer Brewery

 
 
Ehemaliges Komm. Weißbierbrauhaus / Former Communal Wheat Beer Brewery Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2025
1. Ehemaliges Komm. Weißbierbrauhaus / Former Communal Wheat Beer Brewery Marker
Inscription.  German:
Hat den Stadtbrand von 1848 überstanden. Ältestes Brauhaus der Stadt, 1677 errichtet, 1803 privatisiert.

English Translation:
Survived the city fire of 1848. Oldest brewery in the city, built in 1677, privatized in 1803.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
 
Location. 49° 52.2′ N, 11° 53.307′ E. Marker is in Kemnath, Bayern (Bavaria), in Tirschenreuth. It is on Trautenbergstraße just west of Poststraße, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located on the side of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Trautenbergstraße 15, Kemnath BY 95478, 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: Wolfgang Schmeltzl (within shouting distance of this
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marker); Johann Tolhopf (Janus Tolophus) (within shouting distance of this marker); Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Wolfgang Schmeltzl (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Sebastian-Säule / St. Sebastian Column (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemaliges Bürgerspital / Former Citizens’ Hospital (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ehemaliges großes Kommunbrauhaus / Former Large Communal Brewery (about 120 meters away); Krauss-Familien / Krauss Family (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kemnath.
 
Ehemaliges Komm. Weißbierbrauhaus / Former Communal Wheat Beer Brewery Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2025
2. Ehemaliges Komm. Weißbierbrauhaus / Former Communal Wheat Beer Brewery Marker
Former Communal Wheat Beer Brewery and Marker (left side) image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2025
3. Former Communal Wheat Beer Brewery and Marker (left side)
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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