Schießhaus in Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Eisenwarengeschäft Wirsing
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Friedrich Wirsing's Shop
Photographed by James Hulse, May 29, 2025
1. Eisenwarengeschäft Wirsing / Friedrich Wirsing's Shop Marker
Maximilianstraße 27 mit dem Haushalts- und Eisenwarengeschäft Wirsing, das hier Petroleumlampen im Schaufenster ausgestellt hat, fotografiert im Jahr 1908.
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Der 1708 errichtete Famabrunnen auf einem Foto vom Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts. Hinter dem Brunnen das Haus Maximilianstraße 18, das im April 1945 abbrannte.
No. 27 - Friedrich Wirsing's shop which sold household goods and hardware. A selection of petroleum lamps are shown in the shop window. Photo taken in 1908.
Reverse Side
Photo taken at the end of the 19th century showing the Famabrunnen built in 1708. The house behind the fountain is No. 18, burnt down in April 1945.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1945.
Location. 49° 56.647′ N, 11° 34.515′ E. Marker is in Bayreuth, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Schießhaus. It is on Maximilianstraße just east of Brautgasse, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located along the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Maximilianstraße 29, Bayreuth BY 95444, 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 Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Max Stirner (a few steps from this marker); Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Max Stirner (within shouting distance of this marker); Die ersten drei Monate: Zürich I / The first three months: Zurich I (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehem. markgräfliches Gesandtenhaus / Former Margravial Envoy’s House
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Ein grösserer Meister: Joseph Haydn / A Greater Master: Joseph Haydn (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by James Hulse, May 29, 2025
2. Eisenwarengeschäft Wirsing / Friedrich Wirsing's Shop Marker - Reverse Side
Photographed by James Hulse, May 29, 2025
3. Friedrich Wirsing's Shop
Photographed by James Hulse, May 29, 2025
4. The Famabrunnen fountain and house behind it
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 16, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
