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Scheinfeld in Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
 

„Altes Rathaus“
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Former Town Hall

 
 
„Altes Rathaus“ / Former Town Hall Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 6, 2026
1. „Altes Rathaus“ / Former Town Hall Marker
Inscription.  
Ehemaliges Gerichts-Gebäude und Stadt-Vogtei der Herrschaft Schwarzenberg.

1848 umfassend umgestaltet als neuromanischer Quaderbau.

Ab 1853 Landgerichtsgebäude.

Von 1908-1998 Rathaus der Stadt Scheinfeld.

1998 renoviert, jetzt Bürgerzentrum der Stadt Scheinfeld.

(Former courthouse and town bailiff's residence of the Lordship of Schwarzenberg. Extensively remodeled in 1848 as a Neo-Romanesque rectangular building. From 1853, it served as the district court building. From 1908 to 1998, it was the town hall of Scheinfeld. Renovated in 1998, it now serves as the civic center of Scheinfeld.)

(Marker Number 1.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.
 
Location. 49° 39.924′ N, 10° 27.754′ E. Marker is in Scheinfeld, Bayern (Bavaria), in Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim. It is at the intersection of Hauptstraße and Kirchstraße, on the left when traveling east on Hauptstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hauptstraße 1, Scheinfeld BY 91443, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally,
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this marker is in German Franconia. Globally, 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 and also the former West Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gasthaus „Zum Hirschen“ / Deer Inn (a few steps from this marker); Gasthof „Weisses Ross“ / White Horse Inn (a few steps from this marker); Gasthof „Zum Schwan“ / The Swan Inn (a few steps from this marker); Fachwerkhaus / Half-Timbered House (within shouting distance of this marker); Stadtpfarrkirche “Mariä Himmelfahrt” / Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary (within shouting distance of this marker); Katholisches Pfarrhaus / Catholic Rectory (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Antoniusspital (about 90 meters away); Sigmund Ernst (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scheinfeld.
 
„Altes Rathaus“ / Former Town Hall and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 6, 2026
2. „Altes Rathaus“ / Former Town Hall and Marker
The marker is visible here just to the left of the building entrance.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 54 times since then. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on February 18, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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Nov. 12, 2026