Fürth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Feuerwache
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Fire Station
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2026
1. Feuerwache / Fire Station Marker
Erected 2008 by Geschichtsverein Fürth e. V. (Marker Number 14.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 49° 28.592′ N,
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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: Professor Jakob Henle (within shouting distance of this marker); Stadttheater / City Theater (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Rathaus / City Hall (about 180 meters away); Wilhelm Königswarter (about 180 meters away); Dr. Otto Mayer (about 210 meters away); Dr. Jakob Schönberg (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Wohnhäuser / Residential Buildings (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ehemalige Sparkasse / Former Savings Bank (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fürth.
Also see . . . Feuerwache (FürthWiki, in German).
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2026
2. Feuerwache / Fire Station and Marker
The current building was constructed in 1908 in the Art Nouveau style. Georg Groß is credited as the architect, but the building plans were signed by Otto Holzer, head of the city's building authority. The site was previously occupied by the house of the merchant family Gebhardt. Until the new building was completed, the fire station was housed in the town hall.(Submitted on February 17, 2026.)
The building originally contained apartments for the principal of the Helm School, the mayor, and the fire chief. Six horses that moved in with the building soon had to be replaced by motorized vehicles. The stable, hayloft, and feed store were repurposed. These initial renovations were followed by many more.
A small fire museum is located in the former oat storage building (for the horses pulling the steam fire engine). After the Fürth "city fire department" was divided into a professional fire department and a volunteer fire department by a city council resolution in 1954, the professional fire department used the vacated apartments as social and training rooms. The offices of the civil defense department are located in the former fire chief's residence. Only one apartment remains; it is home to the widow of Kraft-Alexander, the former director of the Fürth City Theater.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 45 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 17, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
