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Neumühle in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz in Amberg-Sulzbach, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
 

Schenklhaus
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Tavern Keeper’s House

 
 
Schenklhaus / Tavern Keeper’s House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, June 28, 2025
1. Schenklhaus / Tavern Keeper’s House Marker
Inscription.  German:
Im 16. Jhdt. erbaut von Familie Held, 1754 gekauft vom Stadtschreiber Johann Samuel Martin Schenkl, 1757 umgebaut, 1989 renoviert

English Translation:
Built in the 16th century by the Held family, purchased in 1754 by town clerk Johann Samuel Martin Schenkl, remodeled in 1757, renovated in 1989.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1754.
 
Location. 49° 41.553′ N, 11° 37.801′ E. Marker is in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz, Bayern (Bavaria), in Amberg-Sulzbach. It is in Neumühle. It is on Oberer Marktplatz just south of Apothekergasse, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located along the building wall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Oberer Marktpl 17, Auerbach in der Oberpfalz BY 91275, 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: Gasthof Zum Schwan / The Swan Inn (here, next to this marker); Büttelei / Residence of the Town Constable (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Heinrich Stromer gen. Auerbach (within shouting distance of this
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marker); Stadtschreiberei / Old City Chancery (within shouting distance of this marker); Familien Stromer und Weismann / Stromer and Weismann Families (within shouting distance of this marker); Auerbachs Keller (within shouting distance of this marker); Patrizierhaus / Patrician House (within shouting distance of this marker); Stromer (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz.
 
More about this marker. Schenklhaus is a historic term for a tavern keeper’s house or public house (essentially a Gasthaus or Wirtshaus, often with lodging and a taproom). It’s a regional and older German word.
 
Tavern Keeper’s House image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, June 28, 2025
2. Tavern Keeper’s House
The view of the Tavern Keeper’s House along the street image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, June 28, 2025
3. The view of the Tavern Keeper’s House along the street
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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